K63.1 Perforation of intestine (nontraumatic)

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Type 1 Excludes

perforation (nontraumatic) of duodenum (K26.-)
perforation (nontraumatic) of intestine with diverticular disease (K57.0, K57.2, K57.4, K57.8)

Tyoe 2 Excludes

perforation (nontraumatic) of appendix (K35.2-, K35.3-)

Applicable To

Perforation (nontraumatic) of rectum

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Code Title
K00-K95 Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95)
K55-K64 Other diseases of intestines (K55-K64)
K63 Other diseases of intestine
K63.1 Perforation of intestine (nontraumatic)
Type 1 Excludes
perforation (nontraumatic) of duodenum (K26.-)
perforation (nontraumatic) of intestine with diverticular disease (K57.0, K57.2, K57.4, K57.8)

Type 2 Excludes
perforation (nontraumatic) of appendix (K35.2-, K35.3-)

Applicable to
Perforation (nontraumatic) of rectum