K80.21 Calculus of gallbladder without cholecystitis with obstruction

The ICD-10-CM code for Calculus of gallbladder without cholecystitis with obstruction is K80.21 (FY2026). It is a billable, claim-ready diagnosis code.

Classification

Chapter

11: Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95)

Section

K80-K87: Disorders of gallbladder, biliary tract and pancreas (K80-K87)

Category K80

50 codes (40 billable)

FY2026 Status

Stable since FY2024

Also Known As

ICD-10-CM Alphabetic Index entries that lead to K80.21:

• Obstruction, obstructed, obstructive › gallbladder › with calculus, stones
• Obstruction, obstructed, obstructive › cystic duct › with calculus
• Calculus, calculi, calculous › gallbladder › with › obstruction

U.S. Hospital Utilization

• An estimated 7,300 U.S. inpatient stays in 2023 included K80.21 among the documented diagnoses.
• 1,760 stays listed it as the principal diagnosis.

Source: National Inpatient Sample (NIS), Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project (HCUP), Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, 2016–2023. National survey-weighted estimates.

Official Coding Guidelines

Chapter 11 reserved for future expansion

11. Chapter 11: Diseases of the Digestive System (K00-K95) Reserved for future guideline expansion

Source: CMS — ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, FY2026

References

• CMS — ICD-10-CM Official Code Set and Guidelines, FY2026
• CDC/NCHS — ICD-10-CM Files and Browser Tool
• AHRQ — HCUP National Inpatient Sample, Frequencies by Diagnosis Code (2016–2023)