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K36

Billable

Other appendicitis

This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).

What This Code Means

Inflammation of the appendix that is chronic or recurrent, or appendicitis that is not acute.

Coding Tips

  • •Do not use this code if acute appendicitis is documented; K36 is for non-acute presentations
  • •This code is often used for chronic appendicitis or when acuity cannot be determined

Code Hierarchy

└K36Other appendicitis
└K36Other appendicitis

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