K83.1 – Obstruction of bile duct

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

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code K83.1
Code
K83.1 (claims format: K831)
Description
Obstruction of bile duct
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

Notes for K83.1

Applicable to:
  • Occlusion of bile duct without cholelithiasis
  • Stenosis of bile duct without cholelithiasis
  • Stricture of bile duct without cholelithiasis
Excludes1 (not coded here):
  • congenital obstruction of bile duct (Q44.3)
  • obstruction of bile duct with cholelithiasis (K80.-)

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)

Index terms for K83.1

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

Related codes in K83

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code K83.1?

K83.1 is the ICD-10-CM code for obstruction of bile duct, in the block K80-K87 (Disorders of gallbladder, biliary tract and pancreas).

Is K83.1 a billable code?

Yes. K83.1 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does K83.1 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.