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DiagnosesGallbladder Polyp

Gallbladder Polyp

ICD-10 Coding for Gallbladder Polyp(K82.8, K82.A)

PRIMARY SPECIALTYGastroenterology
COMPLEXITYHigh
LAST UPDATED09/15/2025
Sam Tuffun, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist | Medical Coding & Billing Contributor

Diagnosis Overview

What is Gallbladder Polyp?
Essential facts and insights about Gallbladder Polyp

Key Clinical Considerations:

  • Asymptomatic or mild abdominal discomfort
  • Ultrasound showing gallbladder polyp
  • Possible tenderness in the right upper quadrant

Clinical Information

Clinical Criteria & Documentation Requirements

  • Patient history and symptomatology
  • Results of imaging studies (e.g., ultrasound)
  • Assessment of polyp size and characteristics

Coding Guidelines

Usage Guidelines & Examples

  • Follow guidelines for coding based on polyp size and symptoms.
  • Common errors include misclassifying gallbladder polyps as gallstones.

Code Exclusions

Important Exclusions

  • Gallbladder cancer
  • Cholecystitis without polyp presence

Related ICD-10 Codes

Primary Codes
K82.8
Other specified disorders of gallbladder
K80.0
Calculus of gallbladder with acute cholecystitis
Ancillary Codes
Z87.89
Differential Codes
K82.4
K82.4
only if cholesterolosis is confirmed by imaging or pathology.

Related CPT Codes

CPT codes will be available in a future update.

Specialty Focus

Primary Specialty

Gastroenterology

Specialty Applications

  • Adults, particularly those over 50 years old
  • Outpatient gastroenterology clinics and hospitals

Coding Complexity

High Complexity

This diagnosis requires careful attention to:

  • Comprehensive clinical documentation
  • Accurate code selection based on clinical criteria
  • Proper exclusion considerations
  • Specialty-specific coding guidelines

Documentation

Documentation Templates

Billing Information

Billing Considerations

  • Ensure proper documentation for billing
  • Verify code specificity requirements
  • Check for any additional codes needed
  • Review payer-specific guidelines

Common Issues

  • Insufficient clinical documentation
  • Incorrect code selection
  • Missing supporting diagnoses
  • Timing and frequency documentation

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the documentation requirements?

Document patient symptoms, imaging results, and clinical assessment.

What are the billing considerations?

Ensure accurate coding based on imaging findings and clinical evaluation.