Acute appendicitis with generalised peritonitis - CISMeF
Acute appendicitis with generalised peritonitisICD-11 Sub-sub category
ICD-11 code : DB10.00;
Preferred Label : Acute appendicitis with generalised peritonitis;
ICD-11 definition : This is a condition characterized by acute inflammation of the vermiform appendix
that is extending into the free, not contained, inflammation of the peritoneum. There
is usually a free perforation and surgical treatment is recommended.;
ICD-11 synonym : perforated appendix with generalised peritonitis; Acute appendicitis with free peritonitis; Acute appendicitis with free perforation to the abdominal cavity; appendicits with perforation and free pus in the peritoneal cavity; acute appendicitis with diffuse peritonitis following rupture or perforation;
ICD-11 inclusion : Acute appendicitis with free perforation to the abdominal cavity; acute appendicitis with diffuse peritonitis following rupture or perforation;
This is a condition characterized by acute inflammation of the vermiform appendix
that is extending into the free, not contained, inflammation of the peritoneum. There
is usually a free perforation and surgical treatment is recommended.