K81.9

Approximate Synonyms

• Acalculous cholecystitis inflamed gallbladder)

• Cholecystitis

• Cholecystitis inflamed gallbladder)

• Cholecystitis without calculus

Clinical Information

• A disorder characterized by inflammation involving the gallbladder. It may be associated with the presence of gallstones.

• An acute or chronic inflammation involving the gallbladder wall. It may be associated with the presence of gallstones.

• Inflammation of the gallbladder; generally caused by impairment of bile flow, gallstones in the biliary tract, infections, or other diseases.

Details

• K81.9 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

• The 2023 edition of ICD-10-CM K81.9 became effective on October 1, 2022.

• This is the American ICD-10-CM version of K81.9 – other international versions of ICD-10 K81.9 may differ.