ICD-10 Guide

Biliary Dyskinesia

ICD-10 Coding for Biliary Dyskinesia(K82.8, K83.9)

PRIMARY SPECIALTYGastroenterology

COMPLEXITYHigh

LAST UPDATED09/15/2025

Sam Tuffun, PT, DPT

Physical Therapist | Medical Coding & Billing Contributor

Diagnosis Overview

What is Biliary Dyskinesia?

Essential facts and insights about Biliary Dyskinesia

Key Clinical Considerations:

Intermittent abdominal pain, particularly in the right upper quadrant
Nausea and vomiting, especially after meals
Fatigue and bloating
Key diagnostic tests include HIDA scan with CCK stimulation showing reduced gallbladder ejection fraction
Physical exam may reveal tenderness in the right upper quadrant without palpable gallbladder

Clinical Information

Clinical Criteria & Documentation Requirements

Document patient's symptoms, duration, and frequency
Include results of diagnostic tests and physical exam findings
Use specific terminology such as 'biliary dyskinesia' and 'gallbladder ejection fraction'

Coding Guidelines

Usage Guidelines & Examples

Follow usage guidelines for accurate coding and billing
Common errors include misdiagnosing biliary dyskinesia as gallbladder disease

Code Exclusions

Important Exclusions

Cholecystitis, choledocholithiasis, and other gallbladder diseases
Alternative codes for gallbladder dysfunction

Specialty Focus

Primary Specialty

Gastroenterology

Specialty Applications

Adults with unexplained abdominal pain
Gastroenterology clinics and outpatient settings

Coding Complexity

High Complexity

This diagnosis requires careful attention to:

Comprehensive clinical documentation
Accurate code selection based on clinical criteria
Proper exclusion considerations
Specialty-specific coding guidelines

Documentation

Documentation Templates

Billing Information

Billing Considerations

Ensure proper documentation for billing
Verify code specificity requirements
Check for any additional codes needed
Review payer-specific guidelines

Common Issues

Insufficient clinical documentation
Incorrect code selection
Missing supporting diagnoses
Timing and frequency documentation

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the documentation requirements?

Document clinical symptoms, diagnostic test results, and treatment plans.

What are the billing considerations?

Ensure accurate coding to reflect the diagnosis and any associated procedures.

Biliary Dyskinesia

Diagnosis Overview

Key Clinical Considerations:

Clinical Information

Clinical Criteria & Documentation Requirements

Coding Guidelines

Usage Guidelines & Examples

Code Exclusions

Important Exclusions

Related ICD-10 Codes

Related CPT Codes

Specialty Focus

Primary Specialty

Specialty Applications

Coding Complexity

Documentation

Documentation Templates

Billing Information

Billing Considerations

Common Issues

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the documentation requirements?

What are the billing considerations?

Biliary Dyskinesia

Diagnosis Overview

Key Clinical Considerations:

Clinical Information

Clinical Criteria & Documentation Requirements

Coding Guidelines

Usage Guidelines & Examples

Code Exclusions

Important Exclusions

Related ICD-10 Codes

Related CPT Codes

Specialty Focus

Primary Specialty

Specialty Applications

Coding Complexity

Documentation

Documentation Templates

Billing Information

Billing Considerations

Common Issues

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the documentation requirements?

What are the billing considerations?