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.
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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.
Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis
Peritoneal abscess
Use for complications like perforation.
Cholecystitis
Use if inflammation is present.
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.
Document the gallbladder's dimensions, presence of stones, and any inflammation. Use imaging findings and clinical symptoms to support coding.