Question 1

Is K83 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, K83 is not a billable code. It is a category code that requires additional specificity. You must select a more specific code from the subcategories for billing purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code K83 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code K83 represents Other diseases of biliary tract. This code is part of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification used for medical coding and billing in the United States.

Question 3

When was ICD-10 code K83 introduced?

Accepted Answer

Code K83 has been part of ICD-10-CM since 2016, when the coding system was mandated for use in the United States. This code was included in the original US implementation.

Question 4

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code K83?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for K83 is section:K80-K87 (Disorders of gallbladder, biliary tract and pancreas (K80-K87)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 5

What conditions are excluded from K83?

Accepted Answer

Code K83 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: postcholecystectomy syndrome (K91.5). These conditions cannot be coded together with K83 as they represent different diagnoses.

K832026

Excludes11Not coded together

Excludes210Not included here

Is K83 a billable ICD-10 code?

What does ICD-10 code K83 mean?

When was ICD-10 code K83 introduced?

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code K83?

What conditions are excluded from K83?