ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for Imbibition
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Imbibition, cholesterol (gallbladder)”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding Imbibition
The ICD-10-CM code for Imbibition is K82.4 (Cholesterolosis of gallbladder).
Within K82 (other diseases of gallbladder), K82.4 is specifically for Cholesterolosis of gallbladder. Related codes cover obstruction of gallbladder (K82.0), hydrops of gallbladder (K82.1), perforation of gallbladder (K82.2), fistula of gallbladder (K82.3), other specified diseases of gallbladder (K82.8), disease of gallbladder, unspecified (K82.9) and disorders of gallbladder in diseases classified elsewhere (K82.A).
Don't report K82.4 together with the conditions in its Excludes1 note: cholesterolosis of gallbladder with cholecystitis (K81.-) and cholesterolosis of gallbladder with cholelithiasis (K80.-).
It is not a CC or MCC, so as a secondary diagnosis it doesn't change the MS-DRG severity level.
Don't confuse with (Excludes1 for K82.4)
Common questions about Imbibition ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for Imbibition?
- K82.4 — Cholesterolosis of gallbladder.
Is K82.4 billable?
- Yes. K82.4 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).
Can K82.4 be used as a principal diagnosis?
- Yes. The Medicare Code Editor doesn't restrict K82.4 as a principal diagnosis.
Is K82.4 a CC or MCC?
- No. K82.4 is neither a CC nor an MCC under MS-DRG v44.0.