Find information on documenting and coding a history of cholecystectomy. This resource covers clinical documentation improvement for past cholecystectomy, ICD-10 code for history of gallbladder removal, status post cholecystectomy coding, and post-cholecystectomy syndrome diagnosis. Learn about appropriate medical coding guidelines for a history of cholecystectomy and best practices for healthcare professionals.
Also known as
Persons with potential health hazards related to socioeconomic and psychosocial circumstances
Includes personal history of medical treatment like cholecystectomy.
Diseases of the gallbladder, biliary tract and pancreas
While not a current disease, this section relates to the affected organ's history.
Personal history of medical and surgical conditions
Captures past procedures, including removal of organs like the gallbladder.
Follow this step-by-step guide to choose the correct ICD-10 code.
Cholecystectomy performed?
Yes
Any complications?
No
Do not code. History of cholecystectomy not confirmed.
When to use each related code
Description |
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History of cholecystectomy |
Postcholecystectomy syndrome |
Biliary dyskinesia |
Lack of clarity regarding when the cholecystectomy was performed (e.g., initial encounter, subsequent encounter, history of) impacts code selection.
Insufficient documentation to support history of cholecystectomy may lead to coding errors and claim denials.
Missing details about the type of cholecystectomy (e.g., laparoscopic, open) can affect coding accuracy and reimbursement.
Patient presents with a history of cholecystectomy. The patient reports prior removal of their gallbladder. The date of the cholecystectomy was documented as [Date of Cholecystectomy] and performed via [Laparoscopic, Open, or other method]. The indication for the cholecystectomy was [Indication for cholecystectomy, e.g., symptomatic cholelithiasis, cholecystitis, biliary colic, gallbladder polyps, etc.]. The operative report from the original procedure indicates [Pertinent findings from operative report, e.g., number and size of stones, presence of inflammation, any complications]. The patient's current symptoms, if any, are [Current symptoms] and are [Related or unrelated to prior cholecystectomy]. Physical examination of the abdomen is [Description of abdominal exam, e.g., soft, non-tender, no masses, surgical scar present in the right upper quadrant]. Post-cholecystectomy syndrome is [Considered or ruled out] based on the patient's presentation. Assessment: Status post cholecystectomy. Plan: [Plan for ongoing care, e.g., monitoring, further workup if indicated, dietary recommendations]. This documentation supports ICD-10 code Z90.49 (Personal history of other surgical operations). Consider CPT codes for evaluation and management services based on the complexity of the encounter (e.g., 99213, 99214). Differential diagnoses considered included [Differential diagnoses, if applicable].