Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
ICD-10-CM K83 is the diagnosis code for Other diseases of biliary tract. 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. They are mutually exclusive:
The following conditions are not included in K83. If the patient has both, code each condition separately:
Understanding where K83 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
No, K83 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.
K83 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Other diseases of biliary tract". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
K83 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 has 8 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: K83.0, K83.1, K83.2, K83.3, K83.4 and more.
Use K83 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Other diseases of biliary tract" 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 biliary tract is K83.
No, K83 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.
K83 is in Chapter 11 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Type 1 Excludes for K83 include: postcholecystectomy syndrome (K91.5).
Yes, K83 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.