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K83.3

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Fistula of bile duct

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

What This Code Means

An abnormal connection or tunnel between the bile duct and another organ or the skin, usually resulting from trauma, surgery, or disease.

Coding Tips

  • •Document the location and type of fistula (internal vs. external, and what structures are involved)
  • •Determine if this is a post-surgical complication or result of disease to support medical necessity

Code Hierarchy

└K83Other diseases of biliary tract└K83.3Fistula of bile duct
└K83.3Fistula of bile duct

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