ICD-10 Code for Cholangitis
Also indexed as (ascending) (recurrent) (secondary) (stenosing) (suppurative)
The ICD-10-CM code for cholangitis is K83.09 — Other cholangitis. This is the code the Alphabetic Index gives for cholangitis with no further qualifier, valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).
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Which cholangitis code should you use?
The Alphabetic Index lists 3 codes under Cholangitis. Which one applies depends on the qualifier documented in the record — the type, site, cause, or associated condition. Find the qualifier below, then verify the code in the Tabular List before using it.
By type
Cholangitis primary
| sclerosing | K83.01 | Primary sclerosing cholangitis |
Index terms and codes are reproduced from the official ICD-10-CM FY2027 release. The Alphabetic Index is a finding aid — a code must always be verified in the Tabular List before it is reported. Data sources