K80.21 – Calculus of gallbladder without cholecystitis with obstruction

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Disorders of gallbladder, biliary tract and pancreas

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code K80.21
Code
K80.21 (claims format: K8021)
Description
Calculus of gallbladder without cholecystitis with obstruction
Short description
Calculus of gallbladder w/o cholecystitis with obstruction
Billable
Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
Valid for
Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
Chapter
11. Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95)
Block
K80-K87 Disorders of gallbladder, biliary tract and pancreas
Parent codes
K80 › K80.2

Notes inherited from parent codes

Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.

K80 – Cholelithiasis

Excludes1 (not coded here):
  • retained cholelithiasis following cholecystectomy (K91.86)

K80.2 – Calculus of gallbladder without cholecystitis

Applicable to:
  • Cholecystolithiasis without cholecystitis
  • Cholelithiasis (without cholecystitis)
  • Colic (recurrent) of gallbladder (without cholecystitis)
  • Gallstone (impacted) of cystic duct (without cholecystitis)
  • Gallstone (impacted) of gallbladder (without cholecystitis)

Index terms for K80.21

Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:

Related codes in K80.2

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code K80.21?

K80.21 is the ICD-10-CM code for calculus of gallbladder without cholecystitis with obstruction, in the block K80-K87 (Disorders of gallbladder, biliary tract and pancreas).

Is K80.21 a billable code?

Yes. K80.21 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does K80.21 belong to?

It belongs to category K80 – Cholelithiasis.

Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.