K38 ICD-10-CM Code: Other diseases of appendix
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Official description
K38Other diseases of appendix
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where K38 sits
- 1
Chapter 11
Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95)
- 2
Section
Diseases of appendix (K35-K38)
- 3
Category K38
Other diseases of appendix
- 4
Code K38
Other diseases of appendix
Codes under K38
K38 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for K38.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for K38.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for K38.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for K38.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for K38.
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 K38 mean?
K38 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Other diseases of appendix.”
Is K38 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. K38 has more specific child codes in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.
Where is K38 located in ICD-10-CM?
K38 is listed in Chapter 11, Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95), within Diseases of appendix (K35-K38) (K35–K38), under category K38, Other diseases of appendix.
What coding notes are listed for K38?
No inclusion terms are listed for K38 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.