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DiagnosesObstructive Jaundice

Obstructive Jaundice

ICD-10 Coding for Obstructive Jaundice(K83.0, C24.0)

PRIMARY SPECIALTYGastroenterology
COMPLEXITYHigh
LAST UPDATED09/15/2025
Sam Tuffun, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist | Medical Coding & Billing Contributor

Diagnosis Overview

What is Obstructive Jaundice?
Essential facts and insights about Obstructive Jaundice

Key Clinical Considerations:

  • Jaundice (yellowing of skin and eyes)
  • Dark urine and pale stools
  • Pruritus (itching)
  • Abdominal pain, especially in the right upper quadrant
  • Nausea and vomiting

Clinical Information

Clinical Criteria & Documentation Requirements

  • Patient history including onset and duration of symptoms
  • Results of imaging studies (e.g., ultrasound, CT scan)
  • Laboratory results (e.g., bilirubin levels, liver function tests)
  • Assessment of potential causes (e.g., gallstones, tumors)

Coding Guidelines

Usage Guidelines & Examples

  • Follow guidelines for coding obstructive jaundice versus other types of jaundice.
  • Common errors include misclassifying the cause of jaundice.

Code Exclusions

Important Exclusions

  • Hepatocellular jaundice
  • Hemolytic jaundice
  • Alternative codes for specific causes of obstruction

Related ICD-10 Codes

Primary Codes
K83.1
Obstructive jaundice
Ancillary Codes
R17
K83.0
C24.0
to indicate obstruction.
Differential Codes
K80.20
K83.0
K83.0
when obstruction is non-malignant.

Related CPT Codes

CPT codes will be available in a future update.

Specialty Focus

Primary Specialty

Gastroenterology

Specialty Applications

  • Patients with gallstones, tumors, or strictures causing bile duct obstruction
  • Gastroenterology clinics and hospitals

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 all clinical findings, diagnostic tests, and treatment plans.

What are the billing considerations?

Ensure accurate coding to reflect the severity and cause of jaundice for proper reimbursement.