Without known or suspected perforation or abscess
May include suspected or confirmed abscess, perforation, peritonitis, or gangrenous appendicitis
High risk
Severe (≥ 1 of the following)
Hospital-acquired/healthcare-associated (≥ 1 of the following)
Utilize culture results whenever available
Longer duration of symptoms and extremes of age increase risk for complicated appendicitis
August 1, 2023