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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for History of Gallstones

ICD-10 Coding for History of Gallstones

Z87.79
K80.20

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

Also Known as:
Cholelithiasis History
Past Gallstones
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for History of Gallstones

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for History of Gallstones

Use ICD-10 code Z87.79 for personal history of other diseases of the digestive system, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Personal history of other diseases of the digestive system

Non-Billable
Z87.79
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Patient has undergone cholecystectomy and is asymptomatic.
documentation:
  • • Medical record includes past diagnosis and treatment details.

Applicable To

  • • History of gallstones

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation clearly states the gallstones are resolved.

Calculus of gallbladder without cholecystitis, without obstruction

Billable Code
K80.20
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Current imaging showing gallstones
  • • Symptoms of biliary colic

Applicable To

  • • Gallstones without inflammation or blockage

Important Notes

  • • Ensure current symptoms and imaging support active disease coding.
Frequently Asked Questions

How do you code a history of gallstones?

Use ICD-10 code Z87.79 for a resolved history of gallstones, typically after cholecystectomy, ensuring no current symptoms are present.

What is the ICD-10 code for past gallstones?

The ICD-10 code for a history of gallstones is Z87.79, used when gallstones have been treated and resolved.

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