ICD-10-CM K80 is the diagnosis code for Cholelithiasis. This code falls under the section "Disorders of gallbladder, biliary tract and pancreas" within Chapter 11 — Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95). It is a non-billable/non-specific ICD-10-CM code that should not be used for reimbursement. A more specific sub-code is required for billing. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
The following conditions should never be coded at the same time as K80. They are mutually exclusive:
Understanding where K80 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
No, K80 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.
K80 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Cholelithiasis". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
K80 is located in Section K80-K87 — "Disorders of gallbladder, biliary tract and pancreas" within Chapter 11 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
K80 has 9 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: K80.0, K80.1, K80.2, K80.3, K80.4 and more.
Use K80 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Cholelithiasis" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Cholelithiasis is K80.
No, K80 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.
K80 is in Chapter 11 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Type 1 Excludes for K80 include: retained cholelithiasis following cholecystectomy (K91.86).
Yes, K80 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.