ICD-10 Code K80.2 – Calculus of gallbladder without cholecystitis (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code K80.2 – Calculus of gallbladder without cholecystitis
What it is
K80.2 identifies gallstones located in the gallbladder when there is no cholecystitis. Use it for uncomplicated cholelithiasis documented without gallbladder inflammation.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Patients may have incidental gallstones on imaging or biliary colic, but the record should not describe acute gallbladder inflammation.
When to use this code
Use K80.2 when the provider documents gallstones in the gallbladder and specifically states no cholecystitis. It also fits cases found on ultrasound, CT, or other imaging without inflammatory findings. If the note is unclear about inflammation, check documentation before coding.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for cholelithiasis with cholecystitis or for stones in the bile duct. If the documentation mentions obstruction, inflammation, or another gallstone site, choose the more specific code.
Coding tip
Code only when the record clearly separates gallbladder stones from cholecystitis.