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ICD-9-CM
540.9

ICD-9-CM Code 540.9

Official Description

Acute appendicitis; without mention of peritonitis
Acute: appendicitis without mention of perforation, peritonitis, or rupture: fulminating, gangrenous, inflamed,

obstructive cecitis without mention of perforation, peritonitis, or rupture
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