Other diseases of appendix (K38)

The ICD-10 code section K38 covers various less common diseases of the appendix beyond typical appendicitis. These codes help specify conditions such as hyperplasia, appendicular concretions, diverticula, fistulas, and other specific or unspecified appendix disorders.

These codes are used to classify and differentiate unique appendix conditions. For example, K38.0 refers to hyperplasia of the appendix, also known by terms like lymphoid hyperplasia or hyperplastic polyp of the appendix. K38.1 identifies appendicular concretions, which are also called fecoliths. The code K38.2 covers diverticulum of the appendix, also called acquired diverticula of the large intestine. K38.3 denotes a fistula of the appendix. Other specified appendix diseases, including mucocele or appendiceal colic, fall under K38.8. When the appendix condition is not clearly defined, K38.9 is used for unspecified appendix disease. These detailed ICD-10 codes ensure proper documentation and treatment of various appendix-related conditions.