ICD-10 Code K83.2 – Perforation of bile duct (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code K83.2 – Perforation of bile duct
What it is
K83.2 identifies a tear or hole in the bile duct, allowing bile to leak outside the normal biliary tract. Use it when documentation clearly states perforation of the bile duct.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Findings may include abdominal pain, signs of bile leakage, or imaging evidence of biliary disruption, but the record must support the diagnosis.
When to use this code
Use K83.2 when the provider documents perforation of the bile duct, including postoperative, traumatic, or disease-related cases if the note names the perforation. Code the condition only when it is confirmed or clearly documented.
If the chart describes a suspected leak, injury, or fistula without stating perforation, check documentation before assigning this code. You may need a more specific or different biliary complication code.
Do not use for
Do not use K83.2 for nonspecific abdominal pain, biliary obstruction, or gallbladder perforation. Check documentation if the injury involves another part of the biliary system.
Coding tip
Verify the exact anatomic site and whether the provider documented perforation, since biliary injuries are often described with similar terms.