Is K35.31 a billable code?
Yes. K35.31 is a billable ICD-10-CM code and can be used on claims and superbills for dates of service from October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027.
ICD-10-CM FY2027 diagnosis code
K35.31: Acute appendicitis with localized peritonitis and gangrene, without perforation
Billable codeValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
K35.31 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for acute appendicitis with localized peritonitis and gangrene, without perforation. It is specific enough to use on an insurance claim, a superbill or a Good Faith Estimate.
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Other codes in K35.3 Acute appendicitis with localized peritonitis
K35.31 questions
What does K35.31 mean?
K35.31 is the ICD-10-CM code for Acute appendicitis with localized peritonitis and gangrene, without perforation. It is in chapter 11, Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95).
Code titles come from the official ICD-10-CM files published by the CDC National Center for Health Statistics. Always check payer rules and the clinical record before billing.