Diagnosis Code:
540.1
Short Description:
Abscess of appendix
Long Description:
Acute appendicitis with peritoneal abscess
Code Classification:
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Diseases of the digestive system (520–579)
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Appendicitis (540-543)
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540 Acute appendicitis
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540.1 Abscess of appendix
Code Version: 2015 ICD-9-CM