Air or gas in the biliary tree or left side of liver.
pneumobilia icd10
576.8
The ICD-9-CM code for pneumobilia is 576.1. This code is used to classify the presence of air within the biliary tract, often associated with certain medical conditions or procedures. It's important to note that ICD-9-CM has been largely replaced by ICD-10-CM, which has more specific coding options.
Without a gallbladder, bile acids continue to be produced by the liver and flow directly into the small intestine. However, since the gallbladder is no longer present to store and concentrate bile, some individuals may experience digestive issues such as diarrhea or fat malabsorption.