Acute Appendicitis ICD-10-CM Codes

Acute Appendicitis ICD-10-CM Codes

Read this short guide and learn about acute appendicitis ICD codes you can use. Learn about billing and clinical information.

By Patricia Buenaventura on Aug 8, 2025.

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Yes, but we don’t recommend using those because they are invalid.

The appendix can become ruptured and result in the spread of infection. This may lead to peritonitis and death. Abscesses can also form because of appendicitis.

Appendectomies, which is the surgical removal of the appendix. This is the best way to treat it. Antibiotics will be used if there are bacterial infections and abscesses.

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