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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Acute on Chronic Cholecystitis

ICD-10 Coding for Acute on Chronic Cholecystitis

K81.2
K80.0-

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

Also Known as:
Acute exacerbation of chronic cholecystitis
Chronic cholecystitis with acute exacerbation
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Acute on Chronic Cholecystitis

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

Use ICD-10 code K81.2 for acute cholecystitis with chronic cholecystitis, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Acute cholecystitis with chronic cholecystitis

Billable Code
K81.2
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Presence of acute and chronic inflammation without stones
coding:
  • • Use K81.2 only when no stones are present

Applicable To

  • • Acute exacerbation of chronic cholecystitis

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies 'acute on chronic' and confirms absence of stones.

Calculus of gallbladder with acute cholecystitis

Non-Billable
K80.0-
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Imaging confirming presence of gallstones
  • • Documentation of acute inflammation

Applicable To

  • • Gallstones with acute cholecystitis

Important Notes

  • • Do not code chronic cholecystitis separately when stones are present.
Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for acute on chronic cholecystitis?

The ICD-10 code for acute on chronic cholecystitis without stones is K81.2. If stones are present, use K80.0-.

How do you code acute on chronic cholecystitis with stones?

For acute on chronic cholecystitis with stones, use ICD-10 code K80.0-. Do not code the chronic component separately.

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