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Diagnostic code

540 — Other Diseases of Intestine and Peritoneum: Acute appendicitis, with or without abscess or peritonitis

540 is an OHIP diagnostic code used on Ontario Health Insurance Plan claims. Other Diseases of Intestine and Peritoneum: Acute appendicitis, with or without abscess or peritonitis.

Code

540

Description

Other Diseases of Intestine and Peritoneum: Acute appendicitis, with or without abscess or peritonitis

Conditions filed under 540: Appendicitis.

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