Advanced Search

ICD-10-CM Code for Cholecystitis, unspecified K81.9

ICD-10 code K81.9 for Cholecystitis, unspecified is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Diseases of the digestive system .

Image 1

Official Long Descriptor

Cholecystitis, unspecified

K81

Excludes1: cholecystitis with cholelithiasis (K80.-)

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

Additional/Related Information

Tabs
Get crucial instructions for accurate ICD-10-CM K81.9 coding with all applicable Excludes 1 and Excludes 2 notes from the section level conveniently shown with each code.
This section shows you chapter-specific coding guidelines to increase your understanding and correct usage of the target ICD-10-CM Volume 1 code.

Crosswalks

Forum

Have a question about ICD-10-CM Code K81.9 ? Start a discussion here
Recent Pathology Denial Trends
Hi Pathology Colleagues, I wanted to address a few recent denials I am seeing and alert you so that together, we can be proactive coding these scenarios. First, you receive the EOB (Explanation of B... [ Read More ]
DX code denial as principal dx- Infectious Disease
Did you bill K82.1 or K81.1 as primary? K81.1 should work but K82.1 would not be a correct primary code. There's a 'code first' note in the tabular list under K82.A- which tell you that you need a c... [ Read More ]
DX code denial as principal dx- Infectious Disease
I work for an infectious disease office. I billed K82.A2, D72.829,R50.9 on this same order and it was denied for invalid principal dx. I then billed K82.1 as primary and then K82.A2, D72.829,R50.9 ,a... [ Read More ]
acute vs chronis
You cannot assume either acute or chronic if it is not documented unless so directed in the ICD-10 instructions. The default, if there is one, can vary depending on the condition or diagnosis, and fo... [ Read More ]
DX for ACUTE and CHRONIC Cholecystitis with....
[b]reply - DX for Acute and Chronic Cholecystistis with Choleliatiasis[/b] Hi, I don't have the full pathology report but with the limited amount of information provided K80.12, however if there was ... [ Read More ]
CANPC Anesthesiology coding essentials book 62 p. (20-45)
CANPC Anesthesiology coding essentials for successful anesthesiology coding by Vino C. Mody Jr., M.D., COC, CPC, CCS-P, CANPC, CCVTC Case 20 Anesthesiologist personally provided the anesthesiology for... [ Read More ]
Cholelithiasis, cholecystitis, etc
[b]Reference books[/b] For surgeries I like to use Optum360 Desk Reference for Procedures. I use 3M for coding software. There is a combo code for acute with chronic cholecystitis. I just know when ... [ Read More ]
Sepsis-Cholecystitis
[b]Sepsis-Cholecysitis[/b] I wanted to provide the below information. If someone can take a look and tell me if they feel it is coded correctly Sepsis with acute Cholecystitis: Coding GUIDELINES... [ Read More ]
View All

Coding Alert(s)

    See links to CMS documents related to your ICD-10-CM code without changing pages or searching the Web. Create your account here for Free Trial to Codify's CMS Center!

    Latest News

    OIG Says Health Net Misreported Dx Codes
    The Medicare Advantage organization says they are being held to unreasonable standards. Health Net of California Inc. was recently called out by the Office of Inspector General OIG for failing to subm... [ Read More ]
    Minimize and Maximize Widgets to Customize Codify
    Reduce the clutter on your home page with one click. Codify offers a lot of tools on its home page but you dont always want all of them expanded at once. There is a simple way to maximize the tools yo... [ Read More ]
    Exploring the Financial Impact of Audits
    Strategies for unlocking a dialogue with physicians. As auditors we bridge the gap between medical coding accuracy and financial stability in healthcare organizations. Its our role to knock on the doo... [ Read More ]
    Go Sober for October
    Encourage patients to take stock of their relationship with alcohol. From Dry January and Dry July to Sober September and Sober October the monthlong abstinence trend of shunning alcohol has gained gr... [ Read More ]
    Member of the Month: Jennifer Lavoie
    Meet a member who never stops learning and growing. Each month AAPC selects a member who demonstrates exemplary leadership qualities. This month weve chosen Jennifer Lavoie RN CPC. Lavoie has enjoyed ... [ Read More ]
    View All News