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K80.42

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Calculus of bile duct with acute cholecystitis without 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 acute inflammation of the gallbladder, but without blockage of bile flow.

Coding Tips

  • •Verify documentation confirms both bile duct calculus AND acute cholecystitis are present
  • •Confirm absence of obstruction is documented; if obstruction status is unclear, query the provider

Code Hierarchy

└K80Cholelithiasis└K80.4Calculus of bile duct with cholecystitis└K80.42Calculus of bile duct with acute cholecystitis without obstruction
└K80.42Calculus of bile duct with acute cholecystitis without obstruction

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