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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Absence of Gallbladder

ICD-10 Coding for Absence of Gallbladder

Z90.5
Q44.0

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for absence of gallbladder includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Gallbladder Agenesis
Post-Cholecystectomy Status
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Absence of Gallbladder

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Absence of Gallbladder

Use ICD-10 code Z90.5 for acquired absence of gallbladder, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Acquired absence of gallbladder

Billable Code
Z90.5
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • History of gallbladder surgery

Applicable To

  • • Post-cholecystectomy status

Important Notes

  • • Ensure surgical history is documented.

Congenital agenesis, aplasia, and hypoplasia of gallbladder

Billable Code
Q44.0
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Imaging confirmation (e.g., MRCP)
  • • No surgical history

Applicable To

  • • Congenital absence of gallbladder

Important Notes

  • • Confirm with imaging and absence of surgical history.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

R10.11

Right upper quadrant pain

Use for symptomatic cases with gallbladder absence.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for absence of gallbladder?

The ICD-10 code for acquired absence of the gallbladder is Z90.5, while Q44.0 is used for congenital absence.

How do you code congenital absence of the gallbladder?

Congenital absence of the gallbladder is coded as Q44.0, confirmed by imaging studies like MRCP.

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