K81.2Billable

Acute cholecystitis with chronic cholecystitis

Chapter
11. Diseases of the digestive system
Category
K81
Effective date
October 1, 2026

Related codes in category K81

K81CholecystitisK81.0Acute cholecystitisYesK81.1Chronic cholecystitisYesK81.9Cholecystitis, unspecifiedYes

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code K81.2?

K81.2 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Acute cholecystitis with chronic cholecystitis.

Is K81.2 a billable code?

Yes. K81.2 is billable and specific enough to be used on a claim.

What ICD-10-CM chapter is K81.2 in?

K81.2 falls under Chapter 11: Diseases of the digestive system.

When did K81.2 become effective?

K81.2 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.

What other codes are related to K81.2?

K81.2 belongs to category K81, which includes 4 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.

ICD-10-CM data maintained by CDC/CMS (public domain). Always verify codes with authoritative sources before making coding or billing decisions.