K80 ICD-10-CM Code: Cholelithiasis
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Code definition
Official description
K80Cholelithiasis
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Classification
Where K80 sits
- 1
Chapter 11
Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95)
- 2
Section
Disorders of gallbladder, biliary tract and pancreas (K80-K87)
- 3
Category K80
Cholelithiasis
- 4
Code K80
Cholelithiasis
More specific choices
Codes under K80
K80 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
K80.0Calculus of gallbladder with acute cholecystitis
K80.1Calculus of gallbladder with other cholecystitis
K80.2Calculus of gallbladder without cholecystitis
K80.3Calculus of bile duct with cholangitis
K80.4Calculus of bile duct with cholecystitis
K80.5Calculus of bile duct without cholangitis or cholecystitis
K80.6Calculus of gallbladder and bile duct with cholecystitis
K80.7Calculus of gallbladder and bile duct without cholecystitis
K80.8Other cholelithiasis
Documentation details
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for K80.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for K80.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for K80.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
- retained cholelithiasis following cholecystectomy (K91.86)
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for K80.
Transparency
Source and release
This reference is generated from Vero’s ICD-10-CM description, hierarchy, and code-note dataset. The visible content and structured data share that source.
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Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code K80 mean?
K80 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Cholelithiasis.”
Is K80 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. K80 has more specific child codes in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.
Where is K80 located in ICD-10-CM?
K80 is listed in Chapter 11, Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95), within Disorders of gallbladder, biliary tract and pancreas (K80-K87) (K80–K87), under category K80, Cholelithiasis.
What coding notes are listed for K80?
No inclusion terms are listed for K80 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. Excludes1 notes: retained cholelithiasis following cholecystectomy (K91.86). No Excludes2 note is listed.
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