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BillableDisease of appendix, unspecified
K38.9 is the ICD-10-CM code for Disease of appendix, unspecified. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.
K00-K95 Diseases of the digestive system
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MedlinePlus · NIHYour colon, also known as the large intestine, is part of your digestive system. It's a long, hollow tube at the end of your digestive tract where your body makes and stores stool. Many disorders affect the colon's ability to work properly. Some of these include: Colorectal cancer Colonic polyps - extra tissue growing in the colon that can become cancerous Ulcerative colitis - ulcers of the colon and rectum…
Read more about Colonic Diseases at MedlinePlus ↗Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.
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