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ICD-10 Coding for Acute Calculous Cholecystitis(K80.00, K80.0, K80.01)

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Learn about the ICD-10 coding for acute calculous cholecystitis, including documentation requirements, clinical validation, and common pitfalls.

Also known as:
Gallbladder Inflammation with StonesAcute Gallstone Cholecystitis
Related ICD-10 Code Ranges

Complete code families applicable to Acute Calculous Cholecystitis

K00-K95Primary Range

Diseases of the digestive system

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Code Comparison: When to Use Each Code

Compare key differences between these codes to ensure accurate selection

CodeDescription
K80.00Calculus of gallbladder with acute cholecystitis without obstruction
K80.01Calculus of gallbladder with acute cholecystitis with obstruction
Primary ICD-10-CM Codes
Calculus of gallbladder with acute cholecystitis without obstruction
K80.00Billable
Differential Codes

Alternative codes to consider when ruling out similar conditions

Cholecystitis, unspecifiedK81.9

Use when gallstones are not confirmed.

Obstructive cholangitisK83.1

Use when bile duct infection is present.

Documentation & Coding Risks

Avoid these common issues when documenting Acute Calculous Cholecystitis.

Failure to document obstruction

Impact

Clinical: May lead to inappropriate treatment decisions., Regulatory: Non-compliance with coding standards., Financial: Potential for incorrect billing and reimbursement.

Mitigation

Thorough review of imaging reports, Clear documentation of clinical findings

Coding K80.00 when obstruction is present

Impact

Reimbursement: Incorrect coding may lead to lower reimbursement., Compliance: Non-compliance with coding guidelines., Data Quality: Impacts accuracy of clinical data.

Mitigation

Ensure imaging confirms absence of obstruction before using K80.00.

Documentation of obstruction

Impact

Inadequate documentation can lead to audit findings.

Mitigation

Ensure all imaging and clinical findings are documented.

Frequently Asked Questions

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