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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Biliary Obstruction

ICD-10 Coding for Biliary Obstruction

K83.1
K80.51

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

Also Known as:
Bile Duct Obstruction
Cholestasis
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Biliary Obstruction

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

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

  • • Presence of mechanical blockage confirmed by imaging

Applicable To

  • • Mechanical blockage of bile duct

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the cause of obstruction if known.

Calculus of bile duct without cholangitis or cholecystitis with obstruction

Billable Code
K80.51
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Imaging showing gallstones causing obstruction

Applicable To

  • • Gallstone obstruction

Important Notes

  • • Document the presence of gallstones clearly.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

R17

Unspecified jaundice

Use to document jaundice as a symptom of biliary obstruction.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for biliary obstruction?

The ICD-10 code for biliary obstruction is K83.1, used for mechanical blockage of the bile duct without a more specific cause.

When should K80.51 be used instead of K83.1?

Use K80.51 when the biliary obstruction is specifically due to gallstones, as confirmed by imaging.

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