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K83.0

Non-billable

Cholangitis

K83.0 is the ICD-10-CM code for Cholangitis. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as K83.01 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
K00-K95
Parent
K83
Subcodes
2
Edition
FY2026

K00-K95 Diseases of the digestive system

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)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code K83.0?
K83.0 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Cholangitis". It falls under K00-K95 Diseases of the digestive system.
Is K83.0 a billable code?
No — K83.0 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as K83.01) for billing.
What are the subcodes of K83.0?
K83.0 has 2 more specific child codes, including K83.01, K83.09.
What is excluded from K83.0?
Excludes1 (not coded here): cholangitic liver abscess (K75.0); cholangitis with choledocholithiasis (K80.3-, K80.4-).

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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