K87

Billable

Disorders of gallbladder, biliary tract and pancreas in diseases classified elsewhere

K87 is the ICD-10-CM code for Disorders of gallbladder, biliary tract and pancreas in diseases classified elsewhere. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.

Status
Billable
Chapter
K00-K95
Edition
FY2026

K00-K95 Diseases of the digestive system

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

Your 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

  • cytomegaloviral pancreatitis (B25.2)
  • mumps pancreatitis (B26.3)
  • syphilitic gallbladder (A52.74)
  • syphilitic pancreas (A52.74)
  • tuberculosis of gallbladder (A18.83)
  • tuberculosis of pancreas (A18.83)

Code first

  • underlying disease

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code K87?
K87 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Disorders of gallbladder, biliary tract and pancreas in diseases classified elsewhere". It falls under K00-K95 Diseases of the digestive system.
Is K87 a billable code?
Yes — K87 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code valid for reimbursement.
What is excluded from K87?
Excludes1 (not coded here): cytomegaloviral pancreatitis (B25.2); mumps pancreatitis (B26.3); syphilitic gallbladder (A52.74); syphilitic pancreas (A52.74).

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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