K81.0

Billable

Acute cholecystitis

K81.0 is the ICD-10-CM code for Acute cholecystitis. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.

Status
Billable
Chapter
K00-K95
Parent
K81
Edition
FY2026

K00-K95 Diseases of the digestive system

Includes

  • Abscess of gallbladder
  • Angiocholecystitis
  • Emphysematous (acute) cholecystitis
  • Empyema of gallbladder
  • Gangrene of gallbladder
  • Gangrenous cholecystitis
  • Suppurative cholecystitis

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code K81.0?
K81.0 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Acute cholecystitis". It falls under K00-K95 Diseases of the digestive system.
Is K81.0 a billable code?
Yes — K81.0 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code valid for reimbursement.

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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