ICD-10-CM K83.0 is the diagnosis code for Cholangitis. This code falls under the section "Disorders of gallbladder, biliary tract and pancreas" within Chapter 11 â 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 K83.0. They are mutually exclusive:
The following conditions are not included in K83.0. If the patient has both, code each condition separately:
Understanding where K83.0 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
No, K83.0 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.
K83.0 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Cholangitis". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of K83.0 is K83 ("Other diseases of biliary tract"). K83.0 provides a more specific classification within this category.
K83.0 is located in Section K80-K87 â "Disorders of gallbladder, biliary tract and pancreas" within Chapter 11 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
K83.0 has 2 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: K83.01, K83.09.
Use K83.0 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Cholangitis" 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 Cholangitis is K83.0.
No, K83.0 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.
K83.0 is in Chapter 11 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Type 1 Excludes for K83.0 include: cholangitic liver abscess (K75.0); cholangitis with choledocholithiasis (K80.3-, K80.4-).
Yes, K83.0 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.