Biliary cyst
ICD-10 K83.5 is a billable code used to indicate a diagnosis of biliary cyst.
Biliary cysts, classified under ICD-10 code K83.5, are fluid-filled sacs that develop in the biliary system, which includes the bile ducts and gallbladder. These cysts can vary in size and may be congenital or acquired. Clinically, patients may present with abdominal pain, jaundice, or biliary obstruction, although many cases are asymptomatic and discovered incidentally during imaging studies. The anatomy involved primarily includes the liver, bile ducts, and gallbladder, where these cysts can disrupt normal bile flow. Disease progression can lead to complications such as infection, rupture, or malignancy, particularly in larger cysts. Diagnostic considerations typically involve imaging modalities such as ultrasound, CT scans, or MRCP (Magnetic Resonance Cholangiopancreatography) to visualize the cysts and assess their characteristics. In some cases, endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) may be employed for therapeutic intervention or further evaluation.
Standard ICD-10-CM documentation requirements apply
Various clinical presentations within this specialty area
Follow specialty-specific billing guidelines
Standard ICD-10-CM documentation requirements apply
Various clinical presentations within this specialty area
Follow specialty-specific billing guidelines
K83.5 specifically covers biliary cysts, which may include choledochal cysts and other cystic lesions of the biliary tree. It does not cover other biliary disorders such as cholangitis or cholecystitis.
K83.5 should be used when a biliary cyst is diagnosed, particularly when imaging confirms the presence of a cystic lesion in the biliary system, differentiating it from other conditions like K83.0 or K83.1.
Documentation should include imaging reports that confirm the presence of a biliary cyst, clinical notes detailing symptoms, and any relevant surgical reports if intervention is performed.
