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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Acutely Inflamed Gallbladder with Stones

ICD-10 Coding for Acutely Inflamed Gallbladder with Stones

K80.0

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for acutely inflamed gallbladder with stones includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Acute Calculous Cholecystitis
Acute Gallstone Cholecystitis
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Acutely Inflamed Gallbladder with Stones

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Acutely Inflamed Gallbladder with Stones

Use ICD-10 code K80.0 for calculus of gallbladder with acute cholecystitis, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Calculus of gallbladder with acute cholecystitis

Non-Billable
K80.0
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Presence of gallstones with acute inflammation symptoms
documentation:
  • • Explicit mention of 'acute cholecystitis' in medical records

Applicable To

  • • Gallstones with acute inflammation
  • • Acute calculous cholecystitis

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies 'acute' to avoid defaulting to unspecified codes.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

R10.11

Right upper quadrant pain

Use if RUQ pain is separately documented.

B96.2

Bacterial etiology

Use if a bacterial infection is confirmed by culture.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for acutely inflammed gallbladder with stones?

The ICD-10 code for acutely inflammed gallbladder with stones is K80.0, which denotes calculus of gallbladder with acute cholecystitis.

How is acute cholecystitis with stones documented?

Document acute cholecystitis with stones by noting clinical symptoms, imaging findings like wall thickening, and confirming gallstones presence.

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