What does ICD-10 code K82 mean?

ICD-10 code K82 is the standardized code used for other diseases of gallbladder in medical records and coding systems.

When is ICD-10 code K82 used?

Doctors, hospitals, and insurers may use ICD-10 code K82 when recording other diseases of gallbladder in a standardized format. This entry may also act as a broader category that points toward more specific child codes.

Does ICD-10 code K82 confirm a diagnosis?

No. A code helps standardize documentation and claims, but it should not be read as a substitute for a clinician's full assessment.

ICD10

ICD-10 Code K82: Other diseases of gallbladder

Name: ICD-10 Code K82: Other diseases of gallbladder
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T06:16:05.218Z

K82 is an ICD-10 diagnosis entry used to group records related to Other diseases of gallbladder. You may see this entry in coding references, medical records, or claims workflows when a broader diagnosis category is being reviewed before a more specific code is chosen. ICD-10 entries help standardize how diagnoses are organized for coding, reporting, analytics, and documentation. This code sits within the broader ICD-10 area for Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95).

Reviewed by HealthAssure Clinical TeamUpdated 21 May 2026

What is this code?

ICD-10 entries help standardize how diagnoses are organized for coding, reporting, analytics, and documentation. This code sits within the broader ICD-10 area for Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95).

When is it used?

May be used when a clinician documents other diseases of gallbladder in a patient's medical record.
May appear in hospital records, claims, referrals, and clinical documentation.
This code may act more like a grouping or parent code, so a more specific child code may be used in final documentation when available.

What it does not mean

A code alone does not explain severity, treatment plan, or outcome.
A medical code should not be treated as a substitute for a doctor's diagnosis or advice.
This entry may represent a broader category rather than the most specific billable code.

Code hierarchy

chapter

11Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95)

block

K80-K87Disorders of gallbladder, biliary tract and pancreas

currentK80-K87

Official coding notes

Excludes1 (do not code together)

nonvisualization of gallbladder (R93.2)
postcholecystectomy syndrome (K91.5)

Where you may see this code

You may see this entry in coding references, medical records, or claims workflows when a broader diagnosis category is being reviewed before a more specific code is chosen.

Related specialists

GastroenterologistGeneral PhysicianUrologist

Sibling codes

K80Cholelithiasis K81Cholecystitis K83Other diseases of biliary tract K85Acute pancreatitis K86Other diseases of pancreas K87Disorders of gallbladder, biliary tract and pancreas in diseases classified elsewherebillable

Coding guidelines

Compatibility

Legacy code aligns to an official FY 2026 category. Frontend should resolve to the official category page and surface the billable child codes.

Legacy codes

K82

Replacement codes

K82.0 — Obstruction of gallbladderK82.1 — Hydrops of gallbladderK82.2 — Perforation of gallbladderK82.3 — Fistula of gallbladderK82.4 — Cholesterolosis of gallbladderK82.8 — Other specified diseases of gallbladderK82.9 — Disease of gallbladder, unspecified

Common synonyms

Other diseases of gallbladder

Frequently asked questions

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