K36 ICD-10-CM Code: Other appendicitis
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Official description
K36Other appendicitis
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where K36 sits
- 1
Chapter 11
Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95)
- 2
Section
Diseases of appendix (K35-K38)
- 3
Category K36
Other appendicitis
- 4
Code K36
Other appendicitis
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
- Chronic appendicitis
- Recurrent appendicitis
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for K36.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for K36.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for K36.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for K36.
Source and release
- Data release
- U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027
- Effective date
- Oct 1, 2026
- Publisher
- Vero Scribe Inc.
This reference is generated from Vero’s ICD-10-CM description, hierarchy, and code-note dataset. The visible content and structured data share that source.
Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code K36 mean?
K36 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Other appendicitis.”
Is K36 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
Yes. In the FY 2027 reference data used on this page, K36 has no child codes and is presented as a billable/specific code. Always confirm the active code set and payer requirements before use.
Where is K36 located in ICD-10-CM?
K36 is listed in Chapter 11, Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95), within Diseases of appendix (K35-K38) (K35–K38), under category K36, Other appendicitis.
What coding notes are listed for K36?
Its listed inclusion terms are Chronic appendicitis; Recurrent appendicitis. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.