Question 1

Is K81 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, K81 is not a billable code. It is a category code that requires additional specificity. You must select a more specific code from the subcategories for billing purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code K81 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code K81 represents Cholecystitis. This code is part of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification used for medical coding and billing in the United States.

Question 3

When was ICD-10 code K81 introduced?

Accepted Answer

Code K81 has been part of ICD-10-CM since 2016, when the coding system was mandated for use in the United States. This code was included in the original US implementation.

Question 4

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code K81?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for K81 is section:K80-K87 (Disorders of gallbladder, biliary tract and pancreas (K80-K87)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 5

What conditions are excluded from K81?

Accepted Answer

Code K81 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: cholecystitis with cholelithiasis (K80.-). These conditions cannot be coded together with K81 as they represent different diagnoses.

Question 6

Should I use additional codes with K81?

Accepted Answer

Yes, when coding K81, consider adding codes for: code if applicable for associated gangrene of gallbladder (K82.A1), or perforation of gallbladder (K82.A2). Additional codes provide more specificity about the patient's condition.

K812026

Excludes11Not coded together

Excludes28Not included here

Use Additional Code1Add code for detail