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K80.33

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Calculus of bile duct with acute cholangitis with obstruction

This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).

What This Code Means

Gallstones in the bile duct with sudden, severe inflammation of the bile duct that is blocking bile flow. This is a serious condition requiring urgent intervention.

Coding Tips

  • •Document must specify acute cholangitis with obstruction present
  • •Look for clinical evidence of obstruction such as jaundice, elevated bilirubin, or imaging confirmation

Code Hierarchy

└K80Cholelithiasis└K80.3Calculus of bile duct with cholangitis└K80.33Calculus of bile duct with acute cholangitis with obstruction
└K80.33Calculus of bile duct with acute cholangitis with obstruction

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