ICD Code K83.8

ICD code K83.8 is used to identify other specified diseases of the biliary tract that do not fall under more specific categories, such as uncommon or less-defined conditions affecting the bile ducts, gallbladder, or related structures.

1. Presence of biliary tract disease not classified under more specific ICD codes

2. Symptoms such as right upper quadrant abdominal pain, jaundice, or unexplained cholestasis

3. Imaging or laboratory findings indicating biliary tract abnormality without a definitive diagnosis (e.g., biliary stricture, biliary dyskinesia, or biliary tract infection not otherwise specified)

4. Exclusion of common biliary tract conditions such as cholelithiasis, cholecystitis, or primary sclerosing cholangitis

5. Documentation of a biliary tract disorder that is rare, atypical, or otherwise not covered by other ICD codes

Relevant CPT codes that may be used to treat ICD code K83.8 include:

- 47562 Laparoscopic cholecystectomy

- 47563 Laparoscopic cholecystectomy with cholangiography

- 47564 Laparoscopic cholecystectomy with exploration of common duct

- 47570 Laparoscopy, surgical; cholecystostomy

- 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

- 47534 Exploration of common duct with removal of calculus and insertion of T-tube or stent

- 47536 Transhepatic dilation of biliary duct stricture

- 47537 Removal of biliary stent

- 47999 Unlisted procedure, biliary tract

These CPT codes are commonly associated with the management and treatment of conditions classified under ICD code K83.8.

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