Other diseases of appendix
In Diseases of appendix (K35-K38), chapter 11: Diseases of the Digestive System
6 billable codes under K38: none are a CC or MCC; none map to an HCC.
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Official coding guidelines
From the ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, FY 2027 (CMS and NCHS). Links open the PDF at the right page.
There are no chapter-specific rules for Chapter 11 yet, so the general rules in Section I.B apply.
All codes under K38
K38 can't be used on a claim. Pick a billable code below; grey headings group them.
K38 MS-DRGs
As the principal diagnosis, all 6 billable codes under K38 group to MS-DRG 393, 394, or 395 (v44.0). Which one applies depends on procedures performed, secondary diagnoses (CC/MCC), and the patient's age and discharge status.
About the condition
Plain-language background from MedlinePlus (National Library of Medicine), not coding guidance.
Colonic Diseases
Your colon, also known as the large intestine, is part of your digestive system. It's a long, hollow tube at the end of your digestive tract where your body makes and stores stool. Many disorders affect the colon's ability to work properly. Some of these include:
Read more about colonic diseases on MedlinePlusCode history
Valid since FY2016, when ICD-10-CM took effect on October 1, 2015. No changes since.