ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for K83.1
Obstruction of bile duct
Coding Notes & Guidelines for K83.1
Excludes1: Not Coded Here
- congenital obstruction of bile duct (Q44.3)
- obstruction of bile duct with cholelithiasis (K80.-)
Inclusion Terms
- Occlusion of bile duct without cholelithiasis
- Stenosis of bile duct without cholelithiasis
- Stricture of bile duct without cholelithiasis
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code K83.1 (Obstruction of bile duct)
ICD-10-CM code K83.1 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 K83.1 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about K83.1 - Obstruction of bile duct. 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 Obstruction of bile duct.