K80.0

Non-billable

Calculus of gallbladder with acute cholecystitis

Calculus of gallbladder with acute cholecystitis

This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.

Status

Non-billable / Header

Block

K80-K87

Parent Code

K80

Child Codes

2

Coding Notes

Inclusion Terms

Alternative clinical terms for this condition

  • Any condition listed in K80.2 with acute cholecystitis

Excludes 1

Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)

  • retained cholelithiasis following cholecystectomy (K91.86)

Excludes 2

Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both

  • certain conditions originating in the perinatal period (P04-P96)
  • certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99)
  • complications of pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O00-O9A)
  • congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities (Q00-Q99)
  • endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E88)
  • injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
  • neoplasms (C00-D49)
  • symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00-R94)

Use Additional Code

Additional codes that should follow this code

  • code if applicable for associated gangrene of gallbladder (K82.A1), or perforation of gallbladder (K82.A2)

Child Codes (2)

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for calculus of gallbladder with acute cholecystitis?

The ICD-10-CM code for calculus of gallbladder with acute cholecystitis is K80.0. The full clinical description is "Calculus of gallbladder with acute cholecystitis". K80.0 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code K80.0 mean?

ICD-10-CM code K80.0 represents "Calculus of gallbladder with acute cholecystitis". It is classified under Chapter 11: Diseases of the Digestive System and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

Is K80.0 a billable code?

No, K80.0 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 2 child codes under K80.0.

What chapter is K80.0 in?

K80.0 is in Chapter 11: Diseases of the Digestive System (codes K00-K95).

What codes cannot be used with K80.0?

K80.0 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: retained cholelithiasis following cholecystectomy (K91.86).

What are the subcategories under K80.0?

K80.0 has 2 child codes, including: K80.00 (Calculus of gallbladder w acute cholecyst w/o obstruction), K80.01 (Calculus of gallbladder w acute cholecystitis w obstruction).

Are additional codes required with K80.0?

Yes, when using K80.0 you should also code: code if applicable for associated gangrene of gallbladder (K82.A1), or perforation of gallbladder (K82.A2).

What are the UMLS CUIs for K80.0?

K80.0 is linked to 2 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C2887949, C0156199. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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