What is the ICD-10 code for symptomatic cholelithiasis?

The ICD-10 code for symptomatic cholelithiasis without cholecystitis or obstruction is K80.20. If acute cholecystitis is present, use K80.10.

How do you code gallstones with acute cholecystitis?

Use ICD-10 code K80.10 for gallstones with acute cholecystitis, confirmed by symptoms and imaging findings.

ICD-10 Coding for Symptomatic Cholelithiasis(K80.20, K80.10, K80.2)

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Explore ICD-10 coding for symptomatic cholelithiasis, including code K80.20 for gallstones without cholecystitis and K80.10 for cases with acute cholecystitis.

Also known as:

Gallstones with symptomsBiliary colic

Related ICD-10 Code Ranges

Complete code families applicable to Symptomatic Cholelithiasis

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
K80.20	Calculus of gallbladder without cholecystitis or obstruction	Use when gallstones are present with symptoms but without cholecystitis or obstruction.	Right upper quadrant pain Ultrasound confirmation of gallstones
K80.10	Calculus of gallbladder with acute cholecystitis	Use when gallstones are present with acute cholecystitis confirmed by clinical and imaging findings.	Severe RUQ pain >6 hours Murphy’s sign WBC >11k + 1 more
K80.61	Calculus of bile duct with obstruction	Use when gallstones cause bile duct obstruction confirmed by imaging.	Elevated LFTs Imaging showing CBD stone

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Calculus of gallbladder without cholecystitis without obstruction

K80.20Billable

Differential Codes

Alternative codes to consider when ruling out similar conditions

Calculus of gallbladder with acute cholecystitisK80.10

Calculus of gallbladder without cholecystitis or obstructionK80.20

CholangitisK83.0

Documentation & Coding Risks

Avoid these common issues when documenting Symptomatic Cholelithiasis.

Omitting imaging findings in documentation

Impact

Clinical: May lead to misdiagnosis., Regulatory: Increases risk of non-compliance., Financial: Potential for denied claims.

Mitigation

Always include imaging results in the documentation.

Using unspecified codes when specific conditions are documented

Impact

Reimbursement: May lead to lower reimbursement rates., Compliance: Increases risk of audit failures., Data Quality: Reduces accuracy of clinical data.

Mitigation

Use specific codes like K80.10 or K80.20 based on clinical documentation.

Use of unspecified codes

Impact

High risk of audit if unspecified codes are used when specific conditions are documented.

Mitigation

Use specific codes based on detailed clinical documentation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Documentation requirements, coding pitfalls and FAQs for conditions coded with K80.20.

Primary Code

K80.20

Calculus of gallbladder without cholecystitis without obstruction

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ICD-10 Coding for Symptomatic Cholelithiasis(K80.20, K80.10, K80.2)

Documentation & Coding Risks

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for symptomatic cholelithiasis?

How do you code gallstones with acute cholecystitis?

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