ICD-9-CM Code 543.9 to ICD-10-CM
ICD-10 Equivalent of 543.9:
As of October 2015, ICD-9 codes are no longer used for medical coding. Instead, use the following five equivalent ICD-10-CM codes, which are an approximate match to ICD-9 code 543.9:
- ICD-10 Code K381, Appendicular concretions (billable)
- ICD-10 Code K382, Diverticulum of appendix (billable)
- ICD-10 Code K383, Fistula of appendix (billable)
- ICD-10 Code K388, Other specified diseases of appendix (billable)
- ICD-10 Code K389, Disease of appendix, unspecified (billable)
Historical Information for ICD-9 Code 543.9
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: Other and unspecified diseases of appendix
Short ICD9 Description: Diseases of appendix NEC
Parent Code: 543 - Other diseases of appendix