ICD-10 Code K83.1 – Obstruction of bile duct (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code K83.1 – Obstruction of bile duct
What it is
K83.1 identifies blockage of the bile duct, which prevents bile from draining normally from the liver to the intestine. Use it when documentation states bile duct obstruction without a more specific cause.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Commonly recorded findings may include jaundice, dark urine, pale stools, itching, or imaging evidence of biliary blockage.
When to use this code
Use K83.1 when the provider documents obstruction of the bile duct and does not name a more specific biliary disorder. It may apply to obstructive processes found on imaging, endoscopy, or operative reports. Code the documented cause separately when available.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for gallbladder disease, simple biliary colic, or unspecified abdominal pain. If documentation identifies a different biliary condition, check documentation and assign the more specific code.
Coding tip
Look for the exact site and cause of obstruction in the record before coding K83.1.