K80.20

Calculus of gallbladder without cholecystitis without obstruction

Diseases of the digestive system Billable
Quick Reference
Gallstones identified on imaging without acute inflammation or bile duct obstruction

Clinical Information

When to Use This Code

Gallstones identified on imaging without acute inflammation or bile duct obstruction

Common Clinical Scenarios

  • Incidental cholelithiasis on ultrasound
  • Asymptomatic gallstones
  • Biliary colic without acute cholecystitis
  • Cholecystectomy planning

Documentation Requirements

  • Document imaging findings (ultrasound, CT showing gallstones)
  • Note presence or absence of symptoms (biliary colic)
  • Record if acute cholecystitis present (use K80.0- codes)
  • Specify surgical planning if applicable

Coding Guidelines

Inclusion Terms

These terms are included in this code:

CholelithiasisGallstonesBiliary calculi

Exclusion Terms

Do NOT use this code for:

  • Acute cholecystitis with gallstones (K80.0-)
  • Choledocholithiasis (K80.4-K80.5-)
  • Chronic cholecystitis (K81.1)

Coding Notes

Use K80.0- when acute cholecystitis present
Use K80.4- for common bile duct stones
Code postoperative state after cholecystectomy with Z90.49

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Code Details

Code
K80.20
Category
Diseases of the digestive system
Billable Status
Billable

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