ICD-10 Coding for Symptomatic Cholelithiasis(K80.10, K80.10B, K80.10C)
Explore ICD-10 coding for symptomatic cholelithiasis, including code K80.20 for gallstones without cholecystitis and K80.10 for cases with acute cholecystitis.
Complete code families applicable to Symptomatic Cholelithiasis
Compare key differences between these codes to ensure accurate selection
| Code | Description | When to Use | Key Documentation |
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| K80.20 | Calculus of gallbladder without cholecystitis or obstruction | Use when gallstones are present with symptoms but without cholecystitis or obstruction. |
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| K80.10 | Calculus of gallbladder with acute cholecystitis | Use when gallstones are present with acute cholecystitis confirmed by clinical and imaging findings. |
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| K80.61 | Calculus of bile duct with obstruction | Use when gallstones cause bile duct obstruction confirmed by imaging. |
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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 aboutSymptomatic Cholelithiasis
Alternative codes to consider when ruling out similar conditions
Documentation & Coding Risks
Avoid these common issues when documenting Symptomatic Cholelithiasis.
Omitting imaging findings in documentation
Impact
Clinical: May lead to misdiagnosis., Regulatory: Increases risk of non-compliance., Financial: Potential for denied claims.
Mitigation
Always include imaging results in the documentation.
Using unspecified codes when specific conditions are documented
Impact
Reimbursement: May lead to lower reimbursement rates., Compliance: Increases risk of audit failures., Data Quality: Reduces accuracy of clinical data.
Mitigation
Use specific codes like K80.10 or K80.20 based on clinical documentation.
Use of unspecified codes
Impact
High risk of audit if unspecified codes are used when specific conditions are documented.
Mitigation
Use specific codes based on detailed clinical documentation.