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ICD-10 Code K83.8: Other specified diseases of biliary tract

K83.8 is a billable ICD-10 diagnosis code used to classify Other specified diseases of biliary tract in medical records and claims. You may see this code in hospital records, discharge summaries, insurance claims, encounter documentation, referrals, or other healthcare billing and coding records. ICD-10 codes are diagnosis classification codes used in healthcare records, reporting, coding workflows, and billing support. This code sits within the broader ICD-10 area for Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95).

What is this code?

ICD-10 codes are diagnosis classification codes used in healthcare records, reporting, coding workflows, and billing support. 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 specified diseases of biliary tract in a patient's medical record.
  • May appear in hospital records, claims, referrals, and clinical documentation.
  • This code can be used as a clinically usable diagnosis entry in standardized coding workflows.

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.

Code hierarchy

chapter
11Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95)
block
K80-K87Disorders of gallbladder, biliary tract and pancreas
category
K83Other diseases of biliary tract
currentK83

Official coding notes

Inclusion terms
  • Adhesions of biliary tract
  • Atrophy of biliary tract
  • Hypertrophy of biliary tract
  • Ulcer of biliary tract

Where you may see this code

You may see this code in hospital records, discharge summaries, insurance claims, encounter documentation, referrals, or other healthcare billing and coding records.

Related specialists

GastroenterologistGeneral Physician

Coverage-related procedures and services

CPT 82306high
VITAMIN D; 25 HYDROXY, INCLUDES FRACTION(S), IF PERFORMED
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 82652high
VITAMIN D; 1, 25 DIHYDROXY, INCLUDES FRACTION(S), IF PERFORMED
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 43260high
ENDOSCOPIC RETROGRADE CHOLANGIOPANCREATOGRAPHY (ERCP); DIAGNOSTIC, INCLUDING COLLECTION OF SPECIMEN(S) BY BRUSHING OR WASHING, WHEN PERFORMED (SEPARATE PROCEDURE)
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 43278high
ENDOSCOPIC RETROGRADE CHOLANGIOPANCREATOGRAPHY (ERCP); WITH ABLATION OF TUMOR(S), POLYP(S), OR OTHER LESION(S), INCLUDING PRE- AND POST-DILATION AND GUIDE WIRE PASSAGE, WHEN PERFORMED
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 43261high
ENDOSCOPIC RETROGRADE CHOLANGIOPANCREATOGRAPHY (ERCP); WITH BIOPSY, SINGLE OR MULTIPLE
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 43265high
ENDOSCOPIC RETROGRADE CHOLANGIOPANCREATOGRAPHY (ERCP); WITH DESTRUCTION OF CALCULI, ANY METHOD (EG, MECHANICAL, ELECTROHYDRAULIC, LITHOTRIPSY)
Source: CMS coverage guidance

Coding guidelines

Compatibility

Legacy and official ICD code match exactly.
Legacy codes
K83.8

Common synonyms

Other specified diseases of biliary tract

Frequently asked questions

Code details

CodeK83.8
SystemICD10
Display nameOther specified diseases of biliary tract
ChapterDiseases of the digestive system (K00-K95)
BlockDisorders of gallbladder, biliary tract and pancreas

Flags

BillableYes
Valid clinical useYes

Source

SourceICD-10
Version2026-annual
Releaseannual
Year2026

Index terms

Matched terms
Adhesions, adhesive(postinfective)Adhesions, adhesive(postinfective)Atrophy, atrophic(of)CholangiectasisCholangiohepatitisCicatrix(adherent) (contracted) (painful) (vicious)Cicatrix(adherent) (contracted) (painful) (vicious)Contraction(s), contracture, contractedDeformityDeformityDeformityDilatation

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