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Non-Billable Code

2024 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code K85

Acute pancreatitis

ICD-10-CM Code:
K85
ICD-10 Code for:
Acute pancreatitis
Is Billable?
Not Valid for Submission
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Code Classification

  • Diseases of the digestive system
    (K00–K95)
    • Disorders of gallbladder, biliary tract and pancreas
      (K80-K87)
      • Acute pancreatitis
        (K85)

K85 is a non-specific and non-billable diagnosis code code, consider using a code with a higher level of specificity for a diagnosis of acute pancreatitis. The code is not specific and is NOT valid for the year 2024 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions. Category or Header define the heading of a category of codes that may be further subdivided by the use of 4th, 5th, 6th or 7th characters.

Specific Coding Applicable to Acute pancreatitis

Non-specific codes like K85 require more digits to indicate the appropriate level of specificity. Consider using any of the following ICD-10-CM codes with a higher level of specificity when coding for acute pancreatitis:

  • K85.0 for Idiopathic acute pancreatitis - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use K85.00 for Idiopathic acute pancreatitis without necrosis or infection - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use K85.01 for Idiopathic acute pancreatitis with uninfected necrosis - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use K85.02 for Idiopathic acute pancreatitis with infected necrosis - BILLABLE CODE

  • K85.1 for Biliary acute pancreatitis - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use K85.10 for Biliary acute pancreatitis without necrosis or infection - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use K85.11 for Biliary acute pancreatitis with uninfected necrosis - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use K85.12 for Biliary acute pancreatitis with infected necrosis - BILLABLE CODE

  • K85.2 for Alcohol induced acute pancreatitis - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use K85.20 for Alcohol induced acute pancreatitis without necrosis or infection - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use K85.21 for Alcohol induced acute pancreatitis with uninfected necrosis - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use K85.22 for Alcohol induced acute pancreatitis with infected necrosis - BILLABLE CODE

  • K85.3 for Drug induced acute pancreatitis - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use K85.30 for Drug induced acute pancreatitis without necrosis or infection - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use K85.31 for Drug induced acute pancreatitis with uninfected necrosis - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use K85.32 for Drug induced acute pancreatitis with infected necrosis - BILLABLE CODE

  • K85.8 for Other acute pancreatitis - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use K85.80 for Other acute pancreatitis without necrosis or infection - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use K85.81 for Other acute pancreatitis with uninfected necrosis - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use K85.82 for Other acute pancreatitis with infected necrosis - BILLABLE CODE

  • K85.9 for Acute pancreatitis, unspecified - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use K85.90 for Acute pancreatitis without necrosis or infection, unspecified - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use K85.91 for Acute pancreatitis with uninfected necrosis, unspecified - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use K85.92 for Acute pancreatitis with infected necrosis, unspecified - BILLABLE CODE

Tabular List of Diseases and Injuries

The following annotation back-references are applicable to this diagnosis code. The Tabular List of Diseases and Injuries is a list of ICD-10-CM codes, organized "head to toe" into chapters and sections with coding notes and guidance for inclusions, exclusions, descriptions and more.


Includes

Includes
This note appears immediately under a three character code title to further define, or give examples of, the content of the category.
  • acute (recurrent) pancreatitis
  • subacute pancreatitis

Patient Education


Pancreatitis

The pancreas is a large gland behind the stomach and close to the first part of the small intestine. It secretes digestive juices into the small intestine through a tube called the pancreatic duct. The pancreas also releases the hormones insulin and glucagon into the bloodstream.

Pancreatitis is inflammation of the pancreas. It happens when digestive enzymes start digesting the pancreas itself. Pancreatitis can be acute or chronic. Either form is serious and can lead to complications.

Acute pancreatitis occurs suddenly and usually goes away in a few days with treatment. It is often caused by gallstones. Common symptoms are severe pain in the upper abdomen, nausea, and vomiting. Treatment is usually a few days in the hospital for intravenous (IV) fluids, antibiotics, and medicines to relieve pain.

Chronic pancreatitis does not heal or improve. It gets worse over time and leads to permanent damage. The most common cause is heavy alcohol use. Other causes include cystic fibrosis and other inherited disorders, high levels of calcium or fats in the blood, some medicines, and autoimmune conditions. Symptoms include nausea, vomiting, weight loss, and oily stools. Treatment may also be a few days in the hospital for intravenous (IV) fluids, medicines to relieve pain, and nutritional support. After that, you may need to start taking enzymes and eat a special diet. It is also important to not smoke or drink alcohol.

NIH: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases


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Pancreatitis

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Code History

  • FY 2024 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2023 through 9/30/2024
  • FY 2023 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2022 through 9/30/2023
  • FY 2022 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2021 through 9/30/2022
  • FY 2021 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2020 through 9/30/2021
  • FY 2020 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2019 through 9/30/2020
  • FY 2019 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2018 through 9/30/2019
  • FY 2018 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2017 through 9/30/2018
  • FY 2017 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2016 through 9/30/2017
  • FY 2016 - New Code, effective from 10/1/2015 through 9/30/2016. This was the first year ICD-10-CM was implemented into the HIPAA code set.