K35.209

Billable

Ac appendicitis w gen peritonitis,w/o abscs,unsp as to perf

Acute appendicitis with generalized peritonitis, without abscess, unspecified as to perforation

Status

Billable / Specific

Block

K35-K38

Parent Code

K35.20

Coding Notes

Related Codes(2)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(22)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for ac appendicitis w gen peritonitis,w/o abscs,unsp as to perf?

The ICD-10-CM code for ac appendicitis w gen peritonitis,w/o abscs,unsp as to perf is K35.209. The full clinical description is "Acute appendicitis with generalized peritonitis, without abscess, unspecified as to perforation". K35.209 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.

What does ICD-10 code K35.209 mean?

ICD-10-CM code K35.209 represents “Acute appendicitis with generalized peritonitis, without abscess, unspecified as to perforation”. It is classified under Chapter 11: Diseases of the Digestive System and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.

Is K35.209 a billable code?

Yes, K35.209 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.

What chapter is K35.209 in?

K35.209 is in Chapter 11: Diseases of the Digestive System (codes K00-K95).

What SNOMED CT codes does K35.209 map to?

K35.209 maps to 3 SNOMED CT concepts: 28845006, 196781001, 52890006. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.

What are the UMLS CUIs for K35.209?

K35.209 is linked to 2 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C0156092, C5819195. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

How does K35.209 relate to ICF functioning codes?

ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like ac appendicitis w gen peritonitis,w/o abscs,unsp as to perf 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 K35.209?

There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for K35.209 in the WHO crosswalk tables. This may mean the concept is classified differently in ICD-11. Use the ICD-10 to ICD-11 converter to search for related codes.

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Includes SNOMED Clinical Terms® (SNOMED CT®) used by permission of SNOMED International. Includes content from the UMLS Metathesaurus, courtesy of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.