ICD-10 Coding for Common Bile Duct Stone(K80.20G, K80.50, K80.50B)

Learn about ICD-10 coding for common bile duct stones, including codes K80.50 and K80.51, documentation requirements, and clinical validation.

Also known as:
CholedocholithiasisCBD Stone
Related ICD-10 Code Ranges

Complete code families applicable to Common Bile Duct Stone

Code Comparison: When to Use Each Code

Compare key differences between these codes to ensure accurate selection

CodeDescription
K80.50Calculus of bile duct without cholangitis or cholecystitis, without obstruction
K80.51Calculus of bile duct 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 aboutCommon Bile Duct Stone

Differential Codes

Alternative codes to consider when ruling out similar conditions

Calculus of gallbladder with acute cholecystitis without obstructionK80.20
Calculus of bile duct with acute cholangitisK80.54

Documentation & Coding Risks

Avoid these common issues when documenting Common Bile Duct Stone.

Vague documentation of biliary stones

Impact

Clinical: May lead to inappropriate treatment, Regulatory: Non-compliance with coding standards, Financial: Potential claim denials

Mitigation

Use specific anatomical terms, Include imaging and lab results

Misclassifying CBD stones as gallbladder stones

Impact

Reimbursement: Incorrect DRG assignment leading to potential revenue loss, Compliance: Non-compliance with coding guidelines, Data Quality: Inaccurate clinical data affecting patient records

Mitigation

Ensure documentation specifies 'common bile duct' or 'CBD'.

Obstruction Coding

Impact

Failure to document obstruction can lead to incorrect coding.

Mitigation

Ensure imaging and lab results are documented to support obstruction.

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