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Gallbladder, bile duct and pancreas disorders in other diseases

Also known as: Diseases of the digestive system, unspecified

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In short

The liver produces a digestive juice called bile, which is stored in the gallbladder and carried to the small intestine via bile ducts to help break down fat and remove toxins and wastes. Various diseases can block these bile ducts and disrupt the flow of bile, including gallstones, cancer, infections, birth defects such as biliary atresia, and inflammation. Gallstones can increase pressure in the gallbladder and cause attacks lasting from one to several hours, while inflammation can lead to scarring and eventual liver failure.

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Codes

ICD-10: K87
ICD-11: DE2Z Diseases of the digestive system, unspecified

Description

Your liver makes a digestive juice called bile. Your gallbladder stores it between meals. When you eat, your gallbladder pushes the bile into tubes called bile ducts. They carry the bile to your small intestine. The bile helps break down fat. It also helps the liver get rid of toxins and wastes.
Different diseases can block the bile ducts and cause a problem with the flow of bile:
Gallstones, which can increase pressure in the gallbladder and cause a gallbladder attack. The pain usually lasts from one to several hours.
Cancer
Infections
Birth defects, such as biliary atresia. It is the most common reason for liver transplants in children in the United States.
Inflammation, which can cause scarring. Over time, this can lead to liver failure.
NIH: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases

Source: MedlinePlus, National Library of Medicine.

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Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for Gallbladder, bile duct and pancreas disorders in other diseases?

K87 (WHO, International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision).

What is the ICD-11 code for Gallbladder, bile duct and pancreas disorders in other diseases?

DE2Z: Diseases of the digestive system, unspecified (WHO, ICD-11 for Mortality and Morbidity Statistics).

Sources and attribution

Names other than the official source titles: Anpheros translations and plain-language names, made with AI assistance and checked automatically; the source names are in English.
Source: MedlinePlus, National Library of Medicine.
ICD-10 codes and titles © World Health Organization. Source: WHO, International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision (2019).

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