K35.8
⚠ Non-billable (Header)Other and unspecified acute appendicitis
Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95)
⚠️ This is a category header code — not billable. Use a more specific child code below.
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CodeK35.8
BillableNo — Header code
ParentK35
CategoryDiseases of the digestive system (K00-K95)
Excludes10 rule(s)
Excludes20 note(s)
Child codes2
Data Source
CMS ICD-10-CM 2026 Tabular List
Updated October 1, 2025 (FY2026)