What ICD-10 Codes are Used for History Of Appendectomy
There is only one history of appendectomy ICD code you can use for medical billing and coding. This ICD code is Z90.49 - Acquired absence of other specified parts of digestive tract.
This code is intended for patients with a confirmed acquired absence of a specific part or parts of their digestive tracts. Since the appendix is situated at the junction of the small intestine and large intestine, this ICD-10 code can be used if it has been previously removed by appendectomy.
It's important to note that this ICD-10 code is not appropriate as a primary diagnosis, as its purpose is to indicate the acquired absence of a digestive tract part rather than diagnosing a medical condition or issue.
