What is the icd 9 cm code for chronic cholecystitis and cholelithiasis?

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I came up with 575.11, is that correct?

I don't know. I haven't seen anyone knowledgable about coding posting on Jiskha.

Ok thanks

The ICD-9-CM code for chronic cholecystitis is 575.0, and for cholelithiasis, it is 574.9. To find these codes, you can follow these steps:

1. Start by searching for the condition "cholecystitis" in the ICD-9-CM manual or database. You can use either the alphabetic index or the tabular list to locate the appropriate code.

2. Look for the section labeled "cholecystitis" in the alphabetic index. Under the main term "cholecystitis," you may find several subterms or subcategories, such as acute or chronic. In this case, we are looking for chronic cholecystitis.

3. Once you have found the subterm for chronic cholecystitis, note down the corresponding code, which is 575.0.

4. Similarly, to find the code for cholelithiasis, locate the main term "cholelithiasis" in the alphabetic index. There may be subterms or subcategories related to cholelithiasis, such as with or without obstruction.

5. Look for the appropriate subterm that matches the specific condition you are coding for, and note down the corresponding code. In this instance, the code for cholelithiasis without mention of obstruction is 574.9.

It's important to note that the ICD-9-CM codes were replaced by ICD-10-CM codes in October 2015. Ensure you are using the correct code set when searching for medical diagnosis codes.