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K82.3

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Fistula of gallbladder

This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).

What This Code Means

An abnormal tunnel or opening between the gallbladder and another organ (usually the intestine), allowing bile to bypass normal routes.

Coding Tips

  • •Document the location of the fistula (gallbladder-duodenal, gallbladder-colon, etc.) if specified
  • •Determine if the fistula is congenital or acquired; acquired fistulas often result from gallstone erosion

Code Also

  • , if applicable, disruption of internal operation (surgical) wound (T81.32-)

Code Hierarchy

└K82Other diseases of gallbladder└K82.3Fistula of gallbladder
└K82.3Fistula of gallbladder

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