K83 – Other diseases of biliary tract
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Disorders of gallbladder, biliary tract and pancreas
ICD-10-CM code
K83
- Code
K83(claims format:K83)- Description
- Other diseases of biliary tract
- Billable
- No – use a more specific code below
- 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
Billable codes under K83
K83 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
- K83.0 – CholangitisHeader (more codes below)
- K83.1 – Obstruction of bile ductBillable
- K83.2 – Perforation of bile ductBillable
- K83.3 – Fistula of bile ductBillable
- K83.4 – Spasm of sphincter of OddiBillable
- K83.5 – Biliary cystBillable
- K83.8 – Other specified diseases of biliary tractBillable
- K83.9 – Disease of biliary tract, unspecifiedBillable
Notes for K83
Excludes1 (not coded here):
- postcholecystectomy syndrome (K91.5)
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code K83?
K83 is the ICD-10-CM code for other diseases of biliary tract, in the block K80-K87 (Disorders of gallbladder, biliary tract and pancreas).
Is K83 a billable code?
No. K83 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.
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.