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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Cholecystectomy

ICD-10 Coding for Cholecystectomy

K81.0
Z90.5

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

Also Known as:
Gallbladder removal
Cholecystectomy surgery
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Cholecystectomy

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Cholecystectomy

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

  • • WBC >12,000
  • • CRP >10 mg/dL
  • • Ultrasound showing gallbladder wall thickening >4mm

Applicable To

  • • Acute inflammation of gallbladder

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies acute nature.

Acquired absence of gallbladder

Billable Code
Z90.5
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Operative report confirming gallbladder removal

Applicable To

  • • Status post cholecystectomy

Important Notes

  • • Document as 'status post cholecystectomy'.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z90.5

Use postoperatively to indicate gallbladder removal.

Use postoperatively to indicate gallbladder removal.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for cholecystectomy?

The ICD-10 code for post-cholecystectomy status is Z90.5, indicating the acquired absence of the gallbladder.

How do you code acute cholecystitis?

Acute cholecystitis is coded as K81.0, requiring documentation of acute symptoms and imaging findings.

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