ICD-10 K35.219
Billable / Specific MCCAcute appendicitis with generalized peritonitis, with abscess, unspecified as to perforation
About ICD-10-CM K35.219
ICD-10-CM code K35.219 represents Acute appendicitis with generalized peritonitis, with abscess, unspecified as to perforation. This is a billable/specific code in the Digestive System chapter (block K35). The 2026 edition of ICD-10-CM K35.219 became effective on October 1, 2025.
Coding Tips for K35.219
Specialist guidance from the PayerReady Medical Coding Team. Specificity warnings, HCC capture rules, sequencing notes.
K35.219 is designated MCC for MS-DRG grouping. On inpatient claims, this code can shift the DRG to the with-MCC variant when documented as a present-on-admission secondary diagnosis. Hospital CDI programs flag MCC opportunities during chart review. Failure to capture this code may leave 30 to 80 percent of the inpatient stay revenue unrealized.
Inclusion Terms / Approximate Synonyms
Clinical terms and conditions classified under K35.219. Per CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular 2026.
- (Acute) appendicitis with generalized peritonitis and abscess NOS
Inpatient DRG Impact, MCC
codes Acute appendicitis with generalized peritonitis, with abscess, unspecified as to perforation. As a Major Complication/Comorbidity (MCC), this can shift the DRG assignment to a higher-weighted category, substantial reimbursement impact.
Medicare LCD Coverage for K35.219
Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) from CMS MACs that list K35.219 as a covered diagnosis.
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Commercial Payer Coverage
Coverage policies from major commercial payers referencing K35.219.
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CPT Codes Commonly Billed with K35.219
Procedures frequently paired with this diagnosis based on PayerReady's Dx↔Px linkage data.
We don't have CPT pairings indexed for this specific code yet. Use the CPT search above to find common procedures, or check your payer's published medical policy for code-specific guidance.
Codes Adjacent To K35.219
Other codes in section K35-K38 (Diseases of appendix).
ICD-10 K35.219, Billing FAQ
Is ICD-10 code K35.219 billable? +
Yes, K35.219 is a billable ICD-10-CM code that can appear as a primary or secondary diagnosis on claims.
What other names or terms map to K35.219? +
ICD-10 K35.219 includes: (Acute) appendicitis with generalized peritonitis and abscess NOS.
Is K35.219 a CC or MCC for inpatient DRG? +
Yes, this code is designated as MCC. Documenting as a secondary diagnosis on inpatient claims can shift the DRG to a higher-weighted category.
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Verified against the CMS 2026 code set on May 31, 2026.
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