

Operations On Appendix
- A child code below 47 with greater detail should be used.


Appendectomy
- A child code below 47.0 with greater detail should be used.

Laparoscopic Appendectomy
- 47.01 is a specific code and is valid to identify a procedure.

Other Appendectomy
- 47.09 is a specific code and is valid to identify a procedure.


Incidental Appendectomy
- A child code below 47.1 with greater detail should be used.

Laparoscopic Incidental Appendectomy
- 47.11 is a specific code and is valid to identify a procedure.

Other Incidental Appendectomy
- 47.19 is a specific code and is valid to identify a procedure.

Drainage Of Appendiceal Abscess
- 47.2 is a specific code and is valid to identify a procedure.


Other Operations On Appendix
- A child code below 47.9 with greater detail should be used.

Appendicostomy
- 47.91 is a specific code and is valid to identify a procedure.

Closure Of Appendiceal Fistula
- 47.92 is a specific code and is valid to identify a procedure.

Other
- 47.99 is a specific code and is valid to identify a procedure.