ICD Code K83.1

ICD code K83.1 is obstruction of the bile duct, which means there is a blockage preventing the normal flow of bile from the liver to the small intestine.

1. Evidence of bile duct obstruction on imaging studies (e.g., ultrasound, CT, MRI, or ERCP)

2. Clinical presentation with jaundice (yellowing of skin and eyes)

3. Elevated liver function tests, particularly cholestatic pattern (increased alkaline phosphatase, gamma-glutamyl transferase, and bilirubin)

4. Symptoms such as right upper quadrant abdominal pain, pruritus, or dark urine

5. Exclusion of other causes of jaundice (e.g., hemolysis, hepatocellular disease)

6. Identification of a mechanical or functional cause of bile duct blockage (e.g., gallstones, strictures, tumors, or external compression)

Relevant CPT codes that may be used to treat ICD code K83.1 include:

- 47562: Laparoscopy, surgical; cholecystectomy

- 47563: Laparoscopy, surgical; cholecystectomy with cholangiography

- 47564: Laparoscopy, surgical; cholecystectomy with exploration of common duct

- 47570: Laparoscopy, surgical; cholecystostomy

- 47600: Cholecystectomy

- 47605: Cholecystectomy with cholangiography

- 47610: Cholecystectomy with exploration of common duct

- 47620: Cholecystectomy with exploration of common duct and T-tube insertion

- 47500: Injection procedure for cholangiography

- 47531: Exploration of common duct

- 47532: Exploration of common duct with removal of calculus

- 47533: Exploration of common duct with insertion of T-tube or stent

- 47536: Removal of calculus from biliary duct(s), percutaneous approach

- 43260: Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP); diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s)

- 43261: ERCP with biopsy

- 43262: ERCP with sphincterotomy/papillotomy

- 43264: ERCP with removal of calculi/debris from biliary/pancreatic duct(s)

- 43265: ERCP with destruction of lesion(s) or tumor(s)

- 43268: ERCP with stent placement

These CPT codes are commonly associated with the treatment of K83.1.

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