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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Acute Cholecystitis

ICD-10 Coding for Acute Cholecystitis

K81.0
K80.00

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

Also Known as:
Acute Gallbladder Inflammation
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Acute Cholecystitis

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Acute Cholecystitis

Use ICD-10 code K81.0 for acute cholecystitis, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Acute cholecystitis

Billable Code
K81.0
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Presence of acute symptoms and imaging confirmation

Applicable To

  • • Acute inflammation of the gallbladder

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies acute nature and excludes gallstones.

Calculus of gallbladder with acute cholecystitis without obstruction

Billable Code
K80.00
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Gallstones on imaging
  • • Acute inflammation signs

Applicable To

  • • Gallstones causing acute inflammation

Important Notes

  • • Ensure gallstones are documented in imaging.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

R10.11

Right upper quadrant pain

Use to document associated symptoms.

Z86.74

Personal history of diseases of the circulatory system

Use if relevant to patient's history.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for acute cholecystitis?

The ICD-10 code for acute cholecystitis is K81.0, used when the condition is confirmed without gallstones.

How do you code acute cholecystitis with gallstones?

Use ICD-10 code K80.00 for acute cholecystitis with gallstones, ensuring imaging confirms gallstone presence.

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