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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Biliary Drain

ICD-10 Coding for Biliary Drain

K83.1

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for biliary drain includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Biliary Catheter
Biliary Stent
Percutaneous Biliary Drainage
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Biliary Drain

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Biliary Drain

Use ICD-10 code K83.1 for obstruction of bile duct, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Obstruction of bile duct

Billable Code
K83.1
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Documented bile duct obstruction with imaging confirmation.

Applicable To

  • • Biliary stricture
  • • Choledocholithiasis

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the type of obstruction and any related procedures.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z85.038

Personal history of other malignant neoplasms of the digestive organs

Use when there is a history of cancer affecting the bile duct.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for biliary drain?

The ICD-10 code for biliary drain due to obstruction is K83.1, which covers conditions like biliary stricture and choledocholithiasis.

How do you code a biliary drain conversion?

Code 47535 is used for converting an external biliary catheter to an internal-external configuration, requiring documentation of ampulla crossing.

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