Specific codes in ICD-10 are unique alphanumeric designations used to identify and categorize diseases, disorders, and conditions. They consist of 3-5 characters, including both letters and numbers, that provide a high level of detail and specificity.
Language | Translation |
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English | Acute appendicitis, other and unspecified |
Level | Code | Title | |
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1 | XI | Diseases of the digestive system | |
2 | K35-K38 | Diseases of appendix | |
3 | K35 | Acute appendicitis | |
4 | K35.8 | Acute appendicitis, other and unspecified |
Acute appendicitis without mention of localized or generalized peritonitis