ICD-10-CM · K81.0
ICD-10 K81.0: Acute cholecystitis
Acute cholecystitis.
Code
K81.0
Category
Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95)
Clinical context
Acute cholecystitis.
Documentation requirements
- US findings
- Murphy's sign
Common related procedures
- US
Common payer denial patterns
- Cholecystectomy
Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10 K81.0 mean?
Acute cholecystitis
When is this code documented?
Acute cholecystitis.
What documentation supports this code?
US findings; Murphy's sign.
What are common denials associated with this diagnosis?
Cholecystectomy.
Related diagnoses
Sources
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