DB10.02

ICD-11 MMS 2026-01

Acute appendicitis without localised or generalised peritonitis

Description

This condition is characterised by acute inflammation of the veriform appendix in that there is no mention about the extent of the peritonitis. Acute appendicitis without peritonitis is included here. Acute appendicitis with no perforation or abscess, and simply phlegmonous or suppurative appendicitis, these can usually be treated conservatively, are also included here.

Index terms

  • Acute appendicitis without localised or generalised peritonitis
  • acute appendicitis NOS
  • acute appendicitis with no perforation or abscess and no visible pus
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  • acute appendicitis with no specification if perforated or not
  • acute appendicitis with phlegmone
  • acute appendix inflammation NOS

Exclusions from above levels

  • 01 – Certain infectious or parasitic diseases
  • 02 – Neoplasms
  • 05 – Endocrine, nutritional or metabolic diseases
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  • 06 – Mental, behavioural or neurodevelopmental disorders
  • 18 – Complications of pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium
  • 22 – Injury, poisoning or certain other consequences of external causes

Sibling codes

  • DB10.00 – Acute appendicitis with generalised peritonitis
  • DB10.01 – Acute appendicitis with localised peritonitis

Foundation entity

Acute appendicitis without localised or generalised peritonitis – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/752235

Allowed postcoordination axes

Part of: DB10.0: Acute appendicitis › DB10: Appendicitis › 13: Diseases of the digestive system