2027 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 2027 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2027

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
Short Description
Other diseases of pancreas
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
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

Instructional NotesGuidance

Instructions from the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List that apply to K86: its own notes plus those printed at Chapter 11. A note printed at a category, block or chapter applies to every code under it.

Excludes2

Not included here: the excluded condition is not part of this code, but a patient may have both, so both codes may be reported.

On K86 itself
  • fibrocystic disease of pancreas (E84.-)
  • islet cell tumor (of pancreas) (D13.7)
  • pancreatic steatorrhea (K90.3)
From Chapter 11 (K00-K95) Diseases of the digestive system applies to 863 codes
  • certain conditions originating in the perinatal period (P04-P96)
  • certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99)
  • complications of pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O00-O9A)
  • congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities (Q00-Q99)
  • endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E88)
  • injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
  • neoplasms (C00-D49)
  • symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00-R94)

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular List. How to read instructional notes.

Referenced in Other NotesGuidance

Instructional notes printed at other codes that name K86, its category, or a range that includes it.

Code First 1

These codes say to code first a condition named in the note, and K86 is one of the conditions named.

  • E08 Diabetes mellitus due to underlying condition
    pancreatitis and other diseases of the pancreas (K85-K86.-) names K85-K86, which includes this code

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:

Read the full article at MedlinePlus

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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 2017–2026No changes
FY 2027CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

Questions About K86Overview

What is the ICD-10 code for other diseases of pancreas?

K86 is the ICD-10-CM category for other diseases of pancreas, but it is a non-billable header: claims need a more specific code from this category, listed on this page.

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.