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peritonitis

Medical Definition

Inflammation of the thin membrane surrounding abdominal cavity, called peritoneum

Wikipedia Summary

Peritonitis is inflammation of the localized or generalized peritoneum, the lining of the inner wall of the abdomen and cover of the abdominal organs. Symptoms may include severe pain, swelling of the abdomen, fever, or weight loss...
Related Codes (18)
Code
Description
Billable
Details
A18.31Tuberculous peritonitis
A54.85Gonococcal peritonitis
Type 1 Excludes (1)
A74.81Chlamydial peritonitis
K35.2Acute appendicitis with generalized peritonitis
K35.21Acute appendicitis with generalized peritonitis, with abscess
K65Peritonitis
Additional Codes (1)Type 1 Excludes (17)
K65.0Generalized (acute) peritonitis
K65.2Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis
Type 1 Excludes (1)
K65.8Other peritonitis
K65.9Peritonitis, unspecified

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