K82.2
BillablePerforation of gallbladder
K82.2 is the ICD-10-CM code for Perforation of gallbladder. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.
K00-K95 Diseases of the digestive system
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHYour gallbladder is a pear-shaped organ under your liver. It stores bile, a fluid made by your liver to digest fat. As your stomach and intestines digest food, your gallbladder releases bile through a tube called the common bile duct. The duct connects your gallbladder and liver to your small intestine. Your gallbladder is most likely to give you trouble if something blocks the flow of bile through the bile ducts .…
Read more about Gallbladder Diseases at MedlinePlus ↗Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.
Includes
- •Rupture of cystic duct or gallbladder
Excludes1 — not coded here
- •Perforation of gallbladder in cholecystitis (K82.A2)
Frequently asked questions
- What is ICD-10 code K82.2?
- K82.2 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Perforation of gallbladder". It falls under K00-K95 Diseases of the digestive system.
- Is K82.2 a billable code?
- Yes — K82.2 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code valid for reimbursement.
- What is excluded from K82.2?
- Excludes1 (not coded here): Perforation of gallbladder in cholecystitis (K82.A2).
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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