K81
Non-billableCholecystitis
K81 is the ICD-10-CM code for Cholecystitis. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as K81.0 for billing.
- Status
- Header (non-billable)
- Chapter
- K00-K95
- Subcodes
- 4
- Edition
- FY2026
K00-K95 Diseases of the digestive system
Excludes1 — not coded here
- •cholecystitis with cholelithiasis (K80.-)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is ICD-10 code K81?
- K81 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Cholecystitis". It falls under K00-K95 Diseases of the digestive system.
- Is K81 a billable code?
- No — K81 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as K81.0) for billing.
- What is excluded from K81?
- Excludes1 (not coded here): cholecystitis with cholelithiasis (K80.-).
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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