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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Pneumobilia

ICD-10 Coding for Pneumobilia

K83.8

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

Also Known as:
Air in the biliary tree
Biliary air
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Pneumobilia

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Pneumobilia

Use ICD-10 code K83.8 for other specified diseases of biliary tract, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Other specified diseases of biliary tract

Billable Code
K83.8
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical_criteria:
  • • Imaging shows air in the biliary tree without portal venous gas.

Applicable To

  • • Pneumobilia

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the presence of air in the biliary tree and excludes other causes like portal venous gas.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

K85.9

Acute pancreatitis, unspecified

Use when acute pancreatitis is present alongside pneumobilia.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for pneumobilia?

The ICD-10 code for pneumobilia is K83.8, which covers other specified diseases of the biliary tract.

How is pneumobilia diagnosed?

Pneumobilia is diagnosed through imaging techniques like CT or MRCP, which show air within the biliary tree.

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