Question 1

Is K83.0 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, K83.0 is not a billable code. It is a category code that requires additional specificity. You must select a more specific code from the subcategories for billing purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code K83.0 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code K83.0 represents Cholangitis. This code is part of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification used for medical coding and billing in the United States.

Question 3

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code K83.0?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for K83.0 is K83 (Other diseases of biliary tract). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 4

What conditions are excluded from K83.0?

Accepted Answer

Code K83.0 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: cholangitic liver abscess (K75.0); cholangitis with choledocholithiasis (K80.3-, K80.4-). These conditions cannot be coded together with K83.0 as they represent different diagnoses.

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