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.

ICD-10 Coding for Gallbladder Disease(K80.0, K80.10, K80.2)

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Explore detailed ICD-10 coding guidelines for gallbladder disease, including acute and chronic cholecystitis with gallstones. Learn about documentation requirements and coding pitfalls.

Also known as:

CholelithiasisCholecystitisGallstones

Related ICD-10 Code Ranges

Complete code families applicable to Gallbladder Disease

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

Code	Description	When to Use	Key Documentation
K80.0	Acute cholecystitis with gallstones	Use when acute inflammation and gallstones are documented.	RUQ pain with fever Positive Murphy's sign Ultrasound showing gallstones and wall thickening
K80.10	Chronic cholecystitis with gallstones	Use when chronic symptoms and gallstones are documented.	Recurrent biliary pain Imaging showing gallstones without acute inflammation
K80.2	Gallstones without cholecystitis	Use when gallstones are present without signs of inflammation.	Asymptomatic stones found on imaging

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Calculus of gallbladder with acute cholecystitis

K80.0

Differential Codes

Alternative codes to consider when ruling out similar conditions

Chronic cholecystitisK81.1

Acute cholecystitis with gallstonesK80.0

Documentation & Coding Risks

Avoid these common issues when documenting Gallbladder Disease.

Vague documentation of gallbladder disease

Impact

Clinical: May lead to inappropriate treatment., Regulatory: Increased audit risk., Financial: Potential for denied claims.

Mitigation

Use specific terms like 'acute' or 'chronic'.

Using K80.9 (Unspecified) when specific codes apply

Impact

Reimbursement: Potential for reduced reimbursement due to lack of specificity., Compliance: Increased audit risk for unspecified coding., Data Quality: Decreased data quality and accuracy.

Mitigation

Ensure documentation specifies presence or absence of cholecystitis and obstruction.

Use of unspecified codes

Impact

High audit risk when using unspecified codes for gallbladder disease.

Mitigation

Ensure detailed documentation supports specific code selection.

Frequently Asked Questions

Documentation requirements, coding pitfalls and FAQs for conditions coded with K80.0.

Primary Code

K80.0

Calculus of gallbladder with acute cholecystitis

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ICD-10 Coding for Gallbladder Disease(K80.0, K80.10, K80.2)

Documentation & Coding Risks

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for gallbladder disease?

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