2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code K86Other diseases of pancreas

ICD-10-CM Codes›K00–K95›K80-K87›K86

ICD-10-CM K86
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

K86 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for other diseases of pancreas, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as K86.0, K86.1, K86.2, and K86.3.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
K86
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Category
Code Describes
Other diseases of pancreas
Chapter
K80-K87
Disorders of gallbladder, biliary tract and pancreas

Code Classification

ChapterK00–K95Diseases of the digestive system
SectionK80-K87Disorders of gallbladder, biliary tract and pancreas
CategoryK86Other diseases of pancreas
This CodeK86Other diseases of pancreas

Specific Coding for Other diseases of pancreasOverview

Non-specific codes like K86 require more characters. Use one of these billable codes instead:

  • Use K86.0 for Alcohol-induced chronic pancreatitis

  • Use K86.1 for Other chronic pancreatitis

  • Use K86.2 for Cyst of pancreas

  • Use K86.3 for Pseudocyst of pancreas

  • K86.8 for Other specified diseases of pancreas

  • Use K86.81 for Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency

  • Use K86.89 for Other specified diseases of pancreas

  • Use K86.9 for Disease of pancreas, unspecified

Tabular List NotesGuidance

Coding notes and annotation back-references applicable to this code.

Type 2 Excludes

  • fibrocystic disease of pancreas E84
  • islet cell tumor of pancreas D13.7
  • pancreatic steatorrhea K90.3

Patient EducationClinical

Pancreatic Diseases

The pancreas is a gland behind your stomach and in front of your spine. It produces juices that help break down food and hormones that help control blood sugar levels. Problems with the pancreas can lead to many health problems. These include:

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Code HistoryHistory

FY 2016AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2015, the first year of ICD-10-CM.
FY 2017–2025No changes
FY 2026CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Questions About K86Overview

Is K86 (Other diseases of pancreas) a billable code?

No. This is a category header that groups the codes for other diseases of pancreas, and headers cannot be submitted on claims. Claims for other diseases of pancreas need a more specific code from this category, such as K86.0, K86.1, and K86.2.