K83
Non-billableOther diseases of biliary tract
K83 is the ICD-10-CM code for Other diseases of biliary tract. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as K83.0 for billing.
- Status
- Header (non-billable)
- Chapter
- K00-K95
- Subcodes
- 8
- Edition
- FY2026
K00-K95 Diseases of the digestive system
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHYour liver makes a digestive juice called bile. Your gallbladder stores it between meals. When you eat, your gallbladder pushes the bile into tubes called bile ducts. They carry the bile to your small intestine. The bile helps break down fat. It also helps the liver get rid of toxins and wastes. Different diseases can block the bile ducts and cause a problem with the flow of bile: Gallstones , which can increase…
Read more about Bile Duct Diseases at MedlinePlus ↗Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.
Excludes1 — not coded here
- •postcholecystectomy syndrome (K91.5)
Excludes2 — not included here
Medications indicated for this condition
FDA labeling- Cholestyramine ResinBile Acid Sequestrant [EPC]›
- Cefazolin›
- Cholestyramine LightBile Acid Sequestrant [EPC]›
- Cholestyramine Powder for SuspensionBile Acid Sequestrant [EPC]›
- Choleystyramine LightBile Acid Sequestrant [EPC]›
Drugs whose FDA labeling lists this condition's category among its indications. Informational only — not a treatment recommendation or medical advice.
Frequently asked questions
- What is ICD-10 code K83?
- K83 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Other diseases of biliary tract". It falls under K00-K95 Diseases of the digestive system.
- Is K83 a billable code?
- No — K83 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as K83.0) for billing.
- What is excluded from K83?
- Excludes1 (not coded here): postcholecystectomy syndrome (K91.5).
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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