K81 – Cholecystitis
Coding Notes
Active
Non-billable / Non-specific, not valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
Additional
code if applicable for associated gangrene of gallbladder (K82.A1), or perforation of gallbladder (K82.A2)
Type 1 Excludes
cholecystitis with cholelithiasis (K80.-)
Child Codes
Sibling Codes
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| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| K00-K95 | Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95) |
| K80-K87 | Disorders of gallbladder, biliary tract and pancreas (K80-K87) |
| K81 |
Cholecystitis
Use Additional
code if applicable for associated gangrene of gallbladder (K82.A1), or perforation of gallbladder (K82.A2)
Type 1 Excludes
cholecystitis with cholelithiasis (K80.-)
|
| K81.0 | Acute cholecystitis |
| K81.1 | Chronic cholecystitis |
| K81.2 | Acute cholecystitis with chronic cholecystitis |
| K81.9 | Cholecystitis, unspecified |