K80
Non-Billable

Cholelithiasis

Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code

What is Cholelithiasis?

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.

⛔ Excludes1

Coding Guidelines for K80

⛔ Type 1 Excludes (Never code together)

The following conditions should never be coded at the same time as K80. They are mutually exclusive:

  • retained cholelithiasis following cholecystectomy (K91.86)

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where K80 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

Sub-Codes 9 entries
K80.0Calculus of gallbladder with acute cholecystitisNon-BillableK80.00Calculus of gallbladder with acute cholecystitis without obstructionBillableK80.01Calculus of gallbladder with acute cholecystitis with obstructionBillableK80.1Calculus of gallbladder with other cholecystitisNon-BillableK80.10Calculus of gallbladder with chronic cholecystitis without obstructionBillableK80.11Calculus of gallbladder with chronic cholecystitis with obstructionBillableK80.12Calculus of gallbladder with acute and chronic cholecystitis without obstructionBillableK80.13Calculus of gallbladder with acute and chronic cholecystitis with obstructionBillableK80.18Calculus of gallbladder with other cholecystitis without obstructionBillableK80.19Calculus of gallbladder with other cholecystitis with obstructionBillableK80.2Calculus of gallbladder without cholecystitisNon-BillableK80.20Calculus of gallbladder without cholecystitis without obstructionBillableK80.21Calculus of gallbladder without cholecystitis with obstructionBillableK80.3Calculus of bile duct with cholangitisNon-BillableK80.30Calculus of bile duct with cholangitis, unspecified, without obstructionBillableK80.31Calculus of bile duct with cholangitis, unspecified, with obstructionBillableK80.32Calculus of bile duct with acute cholangitis without obstructionBillableK80.33Calculus of bile duct with acute cholangitis with obstructionBillableK80.34Calculus of bile duct with chronic cholangitis without obstructionBillableK80.35Calculus of bile duct with chronic cholangitis with obstructionBillableK80.36Calculus of bile duct with acute and chronic cholangitis without obstructionBillableK80.37Calculus of bile duct with acute and chronic cholangitis with obstructionBillableK80.4Calculus of bile duct with cholecystitisNon-BillableK80.40Calculus of bile duct with cholecystitis, unspecified, without obstructionBillableK80.41Calculus of bile duct with cholecystitis, unspecified, with obstructionBillableK80.42Calculus of bile duct with acute cholecystitis without obstructionBillableK80.43Calculus of bile duct with acute cholecystitis with obstructionBillableK80.44Calculus of bile duct with chronic cholecystitis without obstructionBillableK80.45Calculus of bile duct with chronic cholecystitis with obstructionBillableK80.46Calculus of bile duct with acute and chronic cholecystitis without obstructionBillableK80.47Calculus of bile duct with acute and chronic cholecystitis with obstructionBillableK80.5Calculus of bile duct without cholangitis or cholecystitisNon-BillableK80.50Calculus of bile duct without cholangitis or cholecystitis without obstructionBillableK80.51Calculus of bile duct without cholangitis or cholecystitis with obstructionBillableK80.6Calculus of gallbladder and bile duct with cholecystitisNon-BillableK80.60Calculus of gallbladder and bile duct with cholecystitis, unspecified, without obstructionBillableK80.61Calculus of gallbladder and bile duct with cholecystitis, unspecified, with obstructionBillableK80.62Calculus of gallbladder and bile duct with acute cholecystitis without obstructionBillableK80.63Calculus of gallbladder and bile duct with acute cholecystitis with obstructionBillableK80.64Calculus of gallbladder and bile duct with chronic cholecystitis without obstructionBillableK80.65Calculus of gallbladder and bile duct with chronic cholecystitis with obstructionBillableK80.66Calculus of gallbladder and bile duct with acute and chronic cholecystitis without obstructionBillableK80.67Calculus of gallbladder and bile duct with acute and chronic cholecystitis with obstructionBillableK80.7Calculus of gallbladder and bile duct without cholecystitisNon-BillableK80.70Calculus of gallbladder and bile duct without cholecystitis without obstructionBillableK80.71Calculus of gallbladder and bile duct without cholecystitis with obstructionBillableK80.8Other cholelithiasisNon-BillableK80.80Other cholelithiasis without obstructionBillableK80.81Other cholelithiasis with obstructionBillable
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is K80 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

No, K80 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.

What does K80 mean?

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.

What section is K80 in?

K80 is located in Section K80-K87 — "Disorders of gallbladder, biliary tract and pancreas" within Chapter 11 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

What are the sub-codes of K80?

K80 has 9 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: K80.0, K80.1, K80.2, K80.3, K80.4 and more.

When should I use K80?

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.

People Also Ask

What is the ICD-10 code for Cholelithiasis?

The ICD-10-CM code for Cholelithiasis is K80.

Can K80 be used for primary diagnosis?

No, K80 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.

What chapter is K80 in?

K80 is in Chapter 11 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

What conditions are excluded from K80?

Type 1 Excludes for K80 include: retained cholelithiasis following cholecystectomy (K91.86).

Is K80 valid for 2026?

Yes, K80 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.

See Also

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Code Details
K80
Cholelithiasis
Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
11 — Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95)
K80-K87 — Disorders of gallbladder, biliary tract and pancreas
2026 ICD-10-CM