- K35.20 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
- The 2024 edition of ICD-10-CM K35.20 became effective on October 1, 2022.
- This is the American ICD-10-CM version of K35.20 – other international versions of ICD-10 K35.20 may differ.
ICD-10-CM K35.20 is grouped within Diagnostic Related Group(s):
- 371 Major gastrointestinal disorders and peritoneal infections with mcc
- 372 Major gastrointestinal disorders and peritoneal infections with cc
- 373 Major gastrointestinal disorders and peritoneal infections without cc/mcc
Applicable To
- (Acute) appendicitis with generalized peritonitis NOS
Code History
- 2019 (effective 10/1/2018): New code
- 2019 (effective 10/1/2018): No change
- 2020 (effective 10/1/2019): No change
- 2021 (effective 10/1/2020): No change
- 2022 (effective 10/1/2021): No change
- 2024 (effective 10/1/2022): No change
Diagnosis Index entries containing back-references to K35.20:
- generalized (with perforation or rupture) > peritonitis NEC K35.33
- generalized (with perforation or rupture) > peritonitis NEC K35.33
- generalized > appendicitis K35.32