ICD-10 Code K80.70 – Calculus of gallbladder and bile duct without cholecystitis without obstruction (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code K80.70 – Calculus of gallbladder and bile duct without cholecystitis without obstruction
What it is
This code identifies gallstones in the gallbladder or bile duct when there is no cholecystitis and no obstruction. Use it when the record clearly documents calculi without inflammation or blockage.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Patients may have biliary colic or incidental imaging findings, but the record should not show cholecystitis or biliary obstruction.
When to use this code
Use K80.70 when the provider documents calculi in the gallbladder or bile duct and explicitly states there is no cholecystitis and no obstruction. It also fits cases where imaging confirms stones but the note excludes inflammatory or obstructive complications. Check documentation if the site or complication status is unclear.
Do not use for
Do not use this code if cholecystitis, obstruction, or another specified complication is documented. If the record describes only gallstones with a different complication or location, select the more specific code.
Coding tip
Verify both the absence of cholecystitis and the absence of obstruction before assigning K80.70.