Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
ICD-10-CM K82 is the diagnosis code for Other diseases of gallbladder. This code falls under the section "Disorders of gallbladder, biliary tract and pancreas" within Chapter 11 — Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95). It is a non-billable/non-specific ICD-10-CM code that should not be used for reimbursement. A more specific sub-code is required for billing. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
The following conditions should never be coded at the same time as K82. They are mutually exclusive:
Understanding where K82 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
No, K82 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.
K82 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Other diseases of gallbladder". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
K82 is located in Section K80-K87 — "Disorders of gallbladder, biliary tract and pancreas" within Chapter 11 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
K82 has 8 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: K82.0, K82.1, K82.2, K82.3, K82.4 and more.
Use K82 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Other diseases of gallbladder" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Other diseases of gallbladder is K82.
No, K82 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.
K82 is in Chapter 11 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Type 1 Excludes for K82 include: nonvisualization of gallbladder (R93.2); postcholecystectomy syndrome (K91.5).
Yes, K82 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.