General Surgery: Common ICD-10-CM Codes
Review 20 commonly referenced General Surgery records that resolve in Vero’s FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM repository map.
Specialty reference
Common codes for General Surgery
Open a code page to review its current description, hierarchy, coding notes, source context, and FAQ. This curated list is not exhaustive.
K80.20Calculus of gallbladder without cholecystitis without obstructionK35.80Unspecified acute appendicitisK40.90Unilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, not specified as recurrentK43.9Ventral hernia without obstruction or gangreneK42.9Umbilical hernia without obstruction or gangreneK57.32Diverticulitis of large intestine without perforation or abscess without bleedingK64.8Other hemorrhoidsK60.2Anal fissure, unspecifiedE04.1Nontoxic single thyroid noduleC50.912Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of left female breastC18.9Malignant neoplasm of colon, unspecifiedL02.411Cutaneous abscess of right axillaL02.31Cutaneous abscess of buttockC44.519Basal cell carcinoma of skin of other part of trunkK85.90Acute pancreatitis without necrosis or infection, unspecifiedK81.0Acute cholecystitisK56.609Unspecified intestinal obstruction, unspecified as to partial versus complete obstructionK57.20Diverticulitis of large intestine with perforation and abscess without bleedingC78.7Secondary malignant neoplasm of liver and intrahepatic bile ductD17.30Benign lipomatous neoplasm of skin and subcutaneous tissue of unspecified sitesUse the list as a starting point
A common-code collection can speed up navigation, but it cannot determine the correct diagnosis code. Review the complete record, select the most specific supported code, and confirm official and payer guidance before use.
Transparency
Source and release
Specialty membership comes from Vero’s curated General Surgery source list. Code names and descriptions come from the current repository-backed ICD-10-CM map. This page shows only the 20 entries that resolve to individual code records.
Review the CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM sourceGeneral Surgery guidance
Frequently asked questions
What is included in the General Surgery ICD-10-CM list?
This page links 20 commonly referenced General Surgery code records that resolve in Vero’s FY 2027 ICD-10-CM repository map.
Why can the linked count differ from the curated General Surgery list?
All 20 configured General Surgery entries resolve to code pages in the current repository map.
Is this a complete list of ICD-10-CM codes for General Surgery?
No. This is a curated navigation list of commonly referenced codes, not a complete General Surgery code set or coding recommendation.
How should I use the General Surgery code references?
Open an individual code page to review its FY 2027 description, hierarchy, and coding notes, then confirm the active code set, documentation, official guidance, and payer requirements before use.
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