K83 ICD-10-CM Code: Other diseases of biliary tract
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Code definition
Official description
K83Other diseases of biliary tract
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Classification
Where K83 sits
- 1
Chapter 11
Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95)
- 2
Section
Disorders of gallbladder, biliary tract and pancreas (K80-K87)
- 3
Category K83
Other diseases of biliary tract
- 4
Code K83
Other diseases of biliary tract
More specific choices
Codes under K83
K83 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
Documentation details
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for K83.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for K83.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for K83.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
- postcholecystectomy syndrome (K91.5)
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
- conditions involving the gallbladder (K81-K82)
- conditions involving the cystic duct (K81-K82)
Transparency
Source and release
This reference is generated from Vero’s ICD-10-CM description, hierarchy, and code-note dataset. The visible content and structured data share that source.
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Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code K83 mean?
K83 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Other diseases of biliary tract.”
Is K83 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. K83 has more specific child codes in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.
Where is K83 located in ICD-10-CM?
K83 is listed in Chapter 11, Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95), within Disorders of gallbladder, biliary tract and pancreas (K80-K87) (K80–K87), under category K83, Other diseases of biliary tract.
What coding notes are listed for K83?
No inclusion terms are listed for K83 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. Excludes1 notes: postcholecystectomy syndrome (K91.5). Excludes2 notes: conditions involving the gallbladder (K81-K82); conditions involving the cystic duct (K81-K82).
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