2012 ICD-9-CM Procedure Code 47 
Operations On Appendix
- A child code below 47 with greater detail should be used.
2012 ICD-9-CM Procedure Code 47.0 
Appendectomy
- A child code below 47.0 with greater detail should be used.
2012 ICD-9-CM Procedure Code 47.01 Laparoscopic Appendectomy
- 47.01 is a specific code and is valid to identify a procedure.
2012 ICD-9-CM Procedure Code 47.09 Other Appendectomy
- 47.09 is a specific code and is valid to identify a procedure.
2012 ICD-9-CM Procedure Code 47.1 
Incidental Appendectomy
- A child code below 47.1 with greater detail should be used.
2012 ICD-9-CM Procedure Code 47.11 Laparoscopic Incidental Appendectomy
- 47.11 is a specific code and is valid to identify a procedure.
2012 ICD-9-CM Procedure Code 47.19 Other Incidental Appendectomy
- 47.19 is a specific code and is valid to identify a procedure.
2012 ICD-9-CM Procedure Code 47.2 Drainage Of Appendiceal Abscess
- 47.2 is a specific code and is valid to identify a procedure.
2012 ICD-9-CM Procedure Code 47.9 
Other Operations On Appendix
- A child code below 47.9 with greater detail should be used.
2012 ICD-9-CM Procedure Code 47.91 Appendicostomy
- 47.91 is a specific code and is valid to identify a procedure.
2012 ICD-9-CM Procedure Code 47.92 Closure Of Appendiceal Fistula
- 47.92 is a specific code and is valid to identify a procedure.
2012 ICD-9-CM Procedure Code 47.99 Other
- 47.99 is a specific code and is valid to identify a procedure.