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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Distended Gallbladder

ICD-10 Coding for Distended Gallbladder

K82.8
K80.0

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

Also Known as:
Gallbladder Distention
Nonfunctioning Gallbladder
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Distended Gallbladder

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Distended Gallbladder

Use ICD-10 code K82.8 for other specified diseases of gallbladder, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Other specified diseases of gallbladder

Billable Code
K82.8
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Non-obstructive distention
  • • No stones present
  • • HIDA scan EF <35%

Applicable To

  • • Nonfunctioning gallbladder

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies nonfunctioning status and absence of stones.

Cholelithiasis with acute cholecystitis

Non-Billable
K80.0
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Gallstones present
  • • Acute cholecystitis confirmed
  • • Gallbladder distention (width ≥4 cm)

Applicable To

  • • Gallstones with inflammation

Important Notes

  • • Ensure acute cholecystitis is documented with imaging findings.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

K65.1

Peritoneal abscess

Use for complications like perforation.

K81.x

Cholecystitis

Use if inflammation is present.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for a distended gallbladder?

The ICD-10 code for a distended gallbladder without stones or obstruction is K82.8, while K80.0 is used if stones and acute cholecystitis are present.

How do you document a distended gallbladder?

Document the gallbladder's dimensions, presence of stones, and any inflammation. Use imaging findings and clinical symptoms to support coding.

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