ICD-10 Coding for Choledocholithiasis with Cholecystitis(K80.10, K80.50, K80.50U)

Learn about the ICD-10 coding for choledocholithiasis with cholecystitis, including documentation requirements and coding guidelines.

Also known as:
Bile duct stones with gallbladder inflammationGallstones in the bile duct with cholecystitis
Related ICD-10 Code Ranges

Complete code families applicable to Choledocholithiasis with Cholecystitis

Code Comparison: When to Use Each Code

Compare key differences between these codes to ensure accurate selection

CodeDescription
K80.64Chronic cholecystitis with choledocholithiasis
K80.51Choledocholithiasis with obstruction

Clinical Decision Support

Always review the patient's clinical documentation thoroughly. When in doubt, choose the more specific code and ensure documentation supports it.

Key Information

Essential facts and insights aboutCholedocholithiasis with Cholecystitis

Differential Codes

Alternative codes to consider when ruling out similar conditions

Acute cholecystitis with choledocholithiasisK80.61
Choledocholithiasis without obstructionK80.50

Documentation & Coding Risks

Avoid these common issues when documenting Choledocholithiasis with Cholecystitis.

Vague documentation of gallbladder disease

Impact

Clinical: Leads to misdiagnosis and treatment delays., Regulatory: Non-compliance with documentation standards., Financial: Potential for denied claims.

Mitigation

Use specific terms like 'acute' or 'chronic'., Confirm with imaging.

Coding K80.10 when obstruction exists

Impact

Reimbursement: Incorrect coding may lead to lower reimbursement., Compliance: Non-compliance with coding guidelines., Data Quality: Inaccurate clinical data representation.

Mitigation

Use K80.51 if imaging shows CBD dilation.

Obstruction documentation

Impact

Failure to document obstruction can lead to audit findings.

Mitigation

Ensure imaging and lab results are included in the documentation.

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