K82.3 – Fistula of gallbladder

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Disorders of gallbladder, biliary tract and pancreas

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code K82.3

Code: K82.3 (claims format: K823)
Description: Fistula of gallbladder
Billable: Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
Valid for: Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
Chapter: 11. Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95)
Block: K80-K87 Disorders of gallbladder, biliary tract and pancreas
Parent codes: K82

Notes for K82.3

Applicable to:

Cholecystocolic fistula
Cholecystoduodenal fistula

Code also:

, if applicable, disruption of internal operation (surgical) wound (T81.32-)

Notes inherited from parent codes

Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.

K82 – Other diseases of gallbladder

Excludes1 (not coded here):

nonvisualization of gallbladder (R93.2)
postcholecystectomy syndrome (K91.5)

Index terms for K82.3

Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:

Related codes in K82

K82.0 – Obstruction of gallbladderBillable
K82.1 – Hydrops of gallbladderBillable
K82.2 – Perforation of gallbladderBillable
K82.4 – Cholesterolosis of gallbladderBillable
K82.8 – Other specified diseases of gallbladderBillable
K82.9 – Disease of gallbladder, unspecifiedBillable
K82.A – Disorders of gallbladder in diseases classified elsewhereHeader

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code K82.3?

K82.3 is the ICD-10-CM code for fistula of gallbladder, in the block K80-K87 (Disorders of gallbladder, biliary tract and pancreas).

Is K82.3 a billable code?

Yes. K82.3 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does K82.3 belong to?

It belongs to category K82 – Other diseases of gallbladder.

Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.