ICD-9-CM Code 540.1 to ICD-10-CM

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ICD-10 Equivalent of 540.1:

As of October 2015, ICD-9 codes are no longer used for medical coding. Instead, use this equivalent ICD-10-CM code, which is an approximate match to ICD-9 code 540.1:

ICD-10 Code K353, Acute appendicitis with localized peritonitis (billable)

Historical Information for ICD-9 Code 540.1

BILLABLE ICD-9 CODE

Billable Code

Billable codes are sufficient justification for admission to an acute care hospital when used a principal diagnosis.

Long ICD9 Description: Acute appendicitis with peritoneal abscess

Short ICD9 Description: Abscess of appendix

Parent Code: 540 - Acute appendicitis