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K81.9

Billable

Cholecystitis, unspecified

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

What This Code Means

Inflammation of the gallbladder where the specific type (acute or chronic) is not clearly documented or specified.

Coding Tips

  • •Use only when the clinical documentation does not specify acute or chronic presentation
  • •Query the provider if possible to determine the specific type for more accurate coding

Code Hierarchy

└K81Cholecystitis└K81.9Cholecystitis, unspecified
└K81.9Cholecystitis, unspecified

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