K38
Non-billableOther diseases of appendix
Other diseases of appendix
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
- •certain conditions originating in the perinatal periodP04-P96
- •certain infectious and parasitic diseasesA00-B99
- •complications of pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperiumO9A)O00
- •congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalitiesQ00-Q99
- •endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseasesE00-E88
- •injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causesS00-T88
- •neoplasmsC00-D49
- •symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classifiedR00-R94
Child Codes (6)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(1)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for other diseases of appendix?
The ICD-10-CM code for other diseases of appendix is K38. The full clinical description is "Other diseases of appendix". K38 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code K38 mean?
ICD-10-CM code K38 represents “Other diseases of appendix”. It is classified under Chapter 11: Diseases of the Digestive System and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is K38 a billable code?
No, K38 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 6 child codes under K38.
What chapter is K38 in?
K38 is in Chapter 11: Diseases of the Digestive System (codes K00-K95).
What are the subcategories under K38?
K38 has 6 child codes, including: K38.0 (Hyperplasia of appendix), K38.1 (Appendicular concretions), K38.2 (Diverticulum of appendix), K38.3 (Fistula of appendix), and 2 more.
What are the UMLS CUIs for K38?
K38 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0156098. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does K38 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like other diseases of appendix affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of K38?
K38 maps to the ICD-11 code: DB11.6 (Mucocele of appendix).
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