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Appendectomy

Related Terms

  • Excision of Appendix
  • Removal of the Appendix

Specialists

  • General Surgeon

Comorbid Conditions

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Factors Influencing Duration

Surgery type, surgeon skill, presence of surgical complications and appendix condition (intact, abscessed, or ruptured) may affect recovery time. Those who perform heavy work may require a longer recovery period than those with more sedentary tasks.

Duration Trends from Reference Data

DURATION TRENDS
 ICD-9-CM: 47.0  
CasesMeanMinMaxNo Lost TimeOver 6 Months
652220820.2%0%
 
  
 
Percentile:5th25thMedian75th95th
Days:513192948
 
  
 

Differences may exist between the duration tables and the reference graphs. Duration tables provide expected recovery periods based on the type of work performed by the individual. The reference graphs reflect the actual experience of many individuals across the spectrum of physical conditions, in a variety of industries, and with varying levels of case management. Selected graphs combine multiple codes based on similar means and medians.

Medical Codes

ICD-9-CM:
47.0 - Appendectomy
47.01 - Laparoscopic Appendectomy
47.09 - Appendectomy, Other




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