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K81Cholecystitis

ICD-10-CM category (non-billable header) code — part of Disorders of gallbladder, biliary tract and pancreas (K80-K87)

Code Details

BillableNo — use a more specific child code
ChapterChapter 11: Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95)
SectionDisorders of gallbladder, biliary tract and pancreas (K80-K87)

Coding Notes

Excludes1 (never code both together)

  • cholecystitis with cholelithiasis (K80.-)

Use Additional Code

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

Subcategories (4)

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