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A patient is admitted with acute gangrenous cholecystitis with cholelithiasis.

a) K81.0
b) K81.2
c) K81.9
d) K81.1

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Final answer:

The correct code for the patient's condition of acute gangrenous cholecystitis with cholelithiasis is K81.1.

Step-by-step explanation:

The correct code for the patient's condition of acute gangrenous cholecystitis with cholelithiasis is K81.1. This code specifically represents acute gangrene of gallbladder with calculus. Acute gangrenous cholecystitis is a severe inflammation of the gallbladder caused by the blockage of the cystic duct by gallstones. Cholelithiasis refers to the presence of gallstones in the gallbladder.

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