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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Gallbladder Disease

ICD-10 Coding for Gallbladder Disease

K80.0
K80.10
K80.2

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

Also Known as:
Cholelithiasis
Cholecystitis
Gallstones
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Gallbladder Disease

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

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

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Acute cholecystitis with gallstones

Non-Billable
K80.0
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Presence of acute symptoms and imaging confirmation

Applicable To

  • • Acute calculous cholecystitis

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies 'acute' and presence of gallstones.

Chronic cholecystitis with gallstones

Billable Code
K80.10
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Recurrent biliary pain
  • • Imaging showing gallstones without acute inflammation

Applicable To

  • • Chronic calculous cholecystitis

Important Notes

  • • Documentation must clearly indicate chronicity.

Gallstones without cholecystitis

Non-Billable
K80.2
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Asymptomatic stones found on imaging

Applicable To

  • • Cholelithiasis without inflammation

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies absence of inflammation.
Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for gallbladder disease?

The ICD-10 code for gallbladder disease varies based on specifics: K80.0 for acute cholecystitis with gallstones, K80.10 for chronic cholecystitis with gallstones, and K80.2 for gallstones without cholecystitis.

How do you code gallstones without cholecystitis?

For gallstones without cholecystitis, use ICD-10 code K80.2, which applies when stones are present without signs of inflammation.

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