Gallstones ICD-10-CM Codes
Find out he specific ICD-10-CM codes for gallstones. Our detailed guide will help you ensure accurate medical billing and documentation. Learn more today!
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What ICD-10 Codes are Used for Gallstones?
Gallstones, also known as cholelithiasis, are solid particles in the gallbladder. Accurate ICD-10-CM codes are crucial for medical billing and documentation. Below are the commonly used codes for Gallstones:
K80.0 - Calculus of gallbladder with acute cholecystitis: This code is used for gallstones in the gallbladder with acute inflammation.
K80.1 - Calculus of gallbladder with other cholecystitis: This code is used for gallstones in the gallbladder with other forms of cholecystitis.
K80.2 - Calculus of gallbladder with acute and chronic cholecystitis: This code is used for gallbladder gallstones with acute and chronic inflammation.
K80.3 - Calculus of gallbladder with other cholecystitis, with obstruction: This code is used for gallstones in the gallbladder with cholecystitis and obstruction.
K80.4 - Calculus of gallbladder without cholecystitis: This code is used for gallstones in the gallbladder without inflammation.
K80.5 - Calculus of bile duct with cholangitis: This code is used for gallstones in the bile duct with inflammation.
K80.6 - Calculus of bile duct without cholangitis: This code is used for gallstones in the bile duct without inflammation.
K80.8 - Other cholelithiasis: This code covers other specified forms of gallstones.
K80.9 - Cholelithiasis, unspecified: This code is used when the specific type of gallstone is not documented.
Which Gallstones ICD codes are Billable?
The following ICD-10-CM codes for Gallstones are billable:
K80.0 - Yes, billable: Gallstones in the gallbladder with acute cholecystitis can be billed when accurately coded.
K80.1 - Yes, billable: Gallstones in the gallbladder with other cholecystitis forms are eligible for reimbursement.
K80.2 - Yes, billable: Gallstones in the gallbladder with acute and chronic cholecystitis can be reimbursed.
K80.3 - Yes, billable: Gallstones in the gallbladder with cholecystitis and obstruction are eligible for reimbursement.
K80.4 - Yes, billable: Gallstones in the gallbladder without cholecystitis can be billed using this code.
K80.5 - Yes, billable: Gallstones in the bile duct with cholangitis can be reimbursed when accurately documented.
K80.6 - Yes, billable: Gallstones in the bile duct without cholangitis are eligible for reimbursement.
K80.8 - Yes, billable: Other specified forms of cholelithiasis can be billed when documented accurately.
K80.9 - Yes, billable: Unspecified cholelithiasis can be reimbursed when the specific type is not documented.
Clinical Information
- Gallstones are hardened deposits in the gallbladder, a small organ beneath the liver.
- They can be cholesterol stones (most common) or pigment stones.
- Gallstones often develop due to imbalances in bile composition or reduced gallbladder emptying.
- Many people with gallstones are asymptomatic; symptoms may arise when stones block bile flow or cause inflammation.
- Symptoms can include sudden and intense pain in the upper abdomen (gallbladder attack), often after consuming fatty foods.
- Jaundice (yellowing of skin and eyes) can occur if a stone obstructs the bile duct.
- Diagnosis involves imaging tests like ultrasound, CT scans, or MRIs.
- Treatment varies based on symptoms; surgery (cholecystectomy) is typical for symptomatic gallstones.
- Nonsurgical options may be considered to dissolve small cholesterol stones or manage mild symptoms.
- Preventive measures include maintaining a healthy weight, avoiding rapid weight loss, and dietary modifications.
- Seek medical attention for severe abdominal pain or symptoms of gallbladder inflammation.
Synonyms Include
- Cholelithiasis
- Gallstone Disease
- Gallbladder Stones
- Biliary Calculi
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Commonly asked questions
Diagnostic methods include ultrasound, CT scans, and blood tests to assess liver function and detect signs of inflammation or obstruction.
In some cases, small gallstones may be managed with changes in diet and lifestyle. However, larger stones or those causing symptoms often require surgical removal.
Common symptoms include abdominal pain (usually in the upper right or center of the abdomen), nausea, vomiting, bloating, and discomfort after eating fatty foods.
