Chapter XI · K00-K93
Diseases of the digestive system
72 categories and 507 codes in 10 blocks, from the Master Industry Table 2021. Open a category for its codes and their markers.
K00-K14Diseases of oral cavity, salivary glands and jaws
Block 111 · 15 categories
K20-K31Diseases of oesophagus, stomach and duodenum
Block 112 · 11 categories
K35-K38Diseases of appendix
Block 113 · 4 categories
| Category | Title | Codes | Valid for use |
|---|---|---|---|
| K35 | Acute appendicitis | 7 | 3 |
| K36 | Other appendicitis | 1 | 1 |
| K37 | Unspecified appendicitis | 1 | 1 |
| K38 | Other diseases of appendix | 7 | 6 |
K40-K46Hernia
Block 114 · 7 categories
| Category | Title | Codes | Valid for use |
|---|---|---|---|
| K40 | Inguinal hernia | 7 | 6 |
| K41 | Femoral hernia | 7 | 6 |
| K42 | Umbilical hernia | 4 | 3 |
| K43 | Ventral hernia | 10 | 9 |
| K44 | Diaphragmatic hernia | 4 | 3 |
| K45 | Other abdominal hernia | 4 | 3 |
| K46 | Unspecified abdominal hernia | 4 | 3 |
K50-K52Noninfective enteritis and colitis
Block 115 · 3 categories
| Category | Title | Codes | Valid for use |
|---|---|---|---|
| K50 | Crohn's disease [regional enteritis] | 5 | 4 |
| K51 | Ulcerative colitis | 9 | 7 |
| K52 | Other noninfective gastroenteritis and colitis | 7 | 6 |
K55-K64Other diseases of intestines
Block 116 · 10 categories
K65-K67Diseases of peritoneum
Block 117 · 3 categories
| Category | Title | Codes | Valid for use |
|---|---|---|---|
| K65 | Peritonitis | 4 | 3 |
| K66 | Other disorders of peritoneum | 5 | 4 |
| K67 | Disorders of peritoneum in infectious diseases classified elsewhere | 6 | 5 |
K70-K77Diseases of liver
Block 118 · 8 categories
K80-K87Disorders of gallbladder, biliary tract and pancreas
Block 119 · 7 categories
K90-K93Other diseases of the digestive system
Block 120 · 4 categories
Source and terms
Reproduced from the national table, unaltered.
The Department publishes the table for the industry to load. The ICD-10 Master Industry Table page
Codes and descriptions: ICD-10 Master Industry Table (MIT) 2021, published 16 March 2021 by the National Department of Health, Republic of South Africa. ® National Department of Health: all rights reserved. Reproduced for reference without alteration.
ICD-10 is the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems, Tenth Revision, © World Health Organization. The WHO ICD-10 descriptions appear as published in the MIT.
Prescribed Minimum Benefit (PMB) and Chronic Disease List (CDL) markers: Council for Medical Schemes, PMB Coded List, as read by GreenNotes. Benefit decisions rest with each medical scheme.
Source file: ICD-10_MIT_2021_Excel_16-March_2021.xlsx. Found an error in a code or description? Write to help@greennotes.co.za.
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