K83.09 – Other cholangitis

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

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code K83.09
Code
K83.09 (claims format: K8309)
Description
Other cholangitis
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
K83 › K83.0

Notes for K83.09

Applicable to:
  • Ascending cholangitis
  • Cholangitis NOS
  • Primary cholangitis
  • Recurrent cholangitis
  • Sclerosing cholangitis
  • Secondary cholangitis
  • Stenosing cholangitis
  • Suppurative cholangitis

Notes inherited from parent codes

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

K83 – Other diseases of biliary tract

Excludes1 (not coded here):
  • postcholecystectomy syndrome (K91.5)
Excludes2 (not included here):
  • conditions involving the gallbladder (K81-K82)
  • conditions involving the cystic duct (K81-K82)

K83.0 – Cholangitis

Excludes1 (not coded here):
  • cholangitic liver abscess (K75.0)
  • cholangitis with choledocholithiasis (K80.3-, K80.4-)
Excludes2 (not included here):
  • chronic nonsuppurative destructive cholangitis (K74.3)
  • primary biliary cholangitis (K74.3)
  • primary biliary cirrhosis (K74.3)

Index terms for K83.09

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

Related codes in K83.0

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code K83.09?

K83.09 is the ICD-10-CM code for other cholangitis, in the block K80-K87 (Disorders of gallbladder, biliary tract and pancreas).

Is K83.09 a billable code?

Yes. K83.09 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does K83.09 belong to?

It belongs to category K83 – Other diseases of biliary tract.

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.