ICD Code K82.8

ICD code K82.8 is used to classify other specified diseases of the gallbladder that do not fall under more specific categories. This code is part of the ICD-10-CM system, which healthcare providers use to document and report various health conditions. It encompasses gallbladder diseases that are identified but not specifically listed under other ICD codes, allowing for accurate billing and record-keeping in the healthcare revenue cycle.

1. Chronic Gallbladder Pain: Persistent pain in the upper right abdomen that may radiate to the back or shoulder, often occurring after meals.

2. Gallbladder Dysfunction: Symptoms of gallbladder disease without the presence of gallstones, such as biliary dyskinesia, characterized by abnormal gallbladder emptying.

3. Gallbladder Polyps: Detection of polyps within the gallbladder during imaging studies, which may or may not cause symptoms.

4. Gallbladder Wall Thickening: Thickening of the gallbladder wall observed through ultrasound or other imaging techniques, not attributed to acute cholecystitis or other common conditions.

5. Biliary Colic: Episodes of severe abdominal pain due to temporary blockage of the bile duct, not associated with gallstones.

6. Acalculous Cholecystitis: Inflammation of the gallbladder without the presence of gallstones, often identified in critically ill patients.

7. Gallbladder Sludge: Presence of a mixture of particulate matter and bile within the gallbladder, which may lead to symptoms similar to gallstones.

8. Recurrent Gallbladder Symptoms: Repeated episodes of gallbladder-related symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, and bloating, without a clear diagnosis of gallstones or acute cholecystitis.

9. Post-Cholecystectomy Syndrome: Symptoms that persist after gallbladder removal, including abdominal pain and digestive issues, without other identifiable causes.

10. Unspecified Gallbladder Disease: Presentation of gallbladder-related symptoms that do not fit into other specific diagnostic categories, requiring further investigation.

For the ICD code K82.8, "Other specified diseases of gallbladder," the relevant CPT codes that may be applicable for treatment or procedures include:

1. 47562 - Laparoscopy, surgical; cholecystectomy.
2. 47563 - Laparoscopy, surgical; cholecystectomy with cholangiography.
3. 47564 - Laparoscopy, surgical; cholecystectomy with exploration of common duct.
4. 47600 - Cholecystectomy.
5. 47605 - Cholecystectomy with cholangiography.
6. 47610 - Cholecystectomy with exploration of common duct.
7. 47570 - Laparoscopy, surgical; cholecystostomy.
8. 47579 - Unlisted laparoscopy procedure, biliary tract.

These CPT codes represent various surgical procedures that might be performed to address conditions related to the gallbladder as specified by ICD code K82.8. It's important for healthcare providers to select the appropriate CPT code based on the specific procedure performed.

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