Appendicitis

Definition

Appendicitis is a condition characterised by inflammation of the vermiform appendix.

4 subordinate codes

• DB10.0Acute appendicitis
• DB10.1Chronic appendicitis
• 4B4YOther specified diseases of the immune system
• 4B4ZDiseases of the immune system, unspecified

Nearby in Diseases of appendix

• DB11Certain specified diseases of appendix
• Neoplasms of the appendix
• 4B4YOther specified diseases of the immune system
• 4B4ZDiseases of the immune system, unspecified