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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Cholecystostomy Tube

ICD-10 Coding for Cholecystostomy Tube

K81.0
Z98.51

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

Also Known as:
Percutaneous Cholecystostomy
Gallbladder Drainage Tube
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Cholecystostomy Tube

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Cholecystostomy Tube

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 findings

Applicable To

  • • Acute inflammation of the gallbladder

Important Notes

  • • Ensure acute symptoms are documented to support this code.

Presence of cholecystostomy tube

Billable Code
Z98.51
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

    Applicable To

    • • Status post cholecystostomy

    Important Notes

    • • Ensure the tube's presence is clearly documented.
    Ancillary Codes

    Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

    Z98.51

    Presence of cholecystostomy tube

    Use to indicate the presence of the tube post-procedure.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    When should Z98.51 be used for a cholecystostomy tube?

    Use Z98.51 while the cholecystostomy tube is still in place. It indicates the presence of the tube post-procedure.

    What is the ICD-10 code for acute cholecystitis?

    The ICD-10 code for acute cholecystitis is K81.0. It is used when acute inflammation of the gallbladder is present.

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