ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for K83.0
Cholangitis
Coding Notes & Guidelines for K83.0
Excludes1: Not Coded Here
- cholangitic liver abscess (K75.0)
- cholangitis with choledocholithiasis (K80.3-, K80.4-)
Excludes2: Not Included Here
- chronic nonsuppurative destructive cholangitis (K74.3)
- primary biliary cholangitis (K74.3)
- primary biliary cirrhosis (K74.3)
Inclusion Terms
- Ascending cholangitis
- Cholangitis NOS
- Primary cholangitis
- Recurrent cholangitis
- Sclerosing cholangitis
- Secondary cholangitis
- Stenosing cholangitis
- Suppurative cholangitis
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code K83.0 (Cholangitis)
ICD-10-CM code K83.0 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM K83.0 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about K83.0 - Cholangitis. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Cholangitis.