Term: Appendectomy

Glossary Definition

Last Updated: 2010-10-05

Definition:

The surgical removal of an inflamed or infected appendix (appendicitis). See MedlinePlus® - Health Topics - Appendicitis for more information.

MCHP has used the following ICD-9-CM procedure code to identify an appendectomy: 47.0.

References 

• Gentleman JF, Vayda E, Parsons GF, Walsh MN. Surgical rates in sub-provincial areas across Canada - rankings of 39 procedures in order of variation. Can J Surg 1996;39(5):361-367. [Abstract] (View)