2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code K86.0Alcohol-induced chronic pancreatitis

ICD-10-CM Codes›K00–K95›K80-K87›K86

ICD-10-CM K86.0
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

K86.0 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for alcohol-induced chronic pancreatitis. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to MS-DRG 438 through 440. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Pancreatic disorders (excluding diabetes).

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
K86.0
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Alcohol-induced chronic pancreatitis
Short Description
Alcohol-induced chronic pancreatitis
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
K86
Other diseases of pancreas

Code Classification

ChapterK00–K95Diseases of the digestive system
SectionK80-K87Disorders of gallbladder, biliary tract and pancreas
CategoryK86Other diseases of pancreas
This CodeK86.0Alcohol-induced chronic pancreatitis

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Alcohol-induced chronic pancreatitis
  • Chronic pancreatitis due to acute alcohol intoxication
  • Chronic pancreatitis due to chronic alcoholism
  • Drug-induced chronic pancreatitis
  • Inflammation of pancreas caused by alcohol

Tabular List NotesGuidance

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

Code Also

  • exocrine pancreatic insufficiency K86.81

Use Additional Code

  • code to identify:
  • alcohol abuse and dependence F10

Type 2 Excludes

  • alcohol induced acute pancreatitis K85.2

Index to Diseases and InjuriesGuidance

Alphabetical index entries that point to this code.

External Cause of Injuries IndexGuidance

References for this code in the External Cause of Injuries Index.

    • Pancreatitis(annular) (apoplectic) (calcareous) (edematous) (hemorrhagic) (malignant) (subacute) (suppurative)
      • chronic (infectious)
        • alcohol-induced

Clinical ClassificationClinical

AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.

CCSR DIG020
Pancreatic disorders (excluding diabetes)
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient Yes · outpatient Yes

Patient EducationClinical

Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)

For most adults, moderate alcohol use is probably not harmful. Your risk of developing an alcohol use disorder (AUD) depends on how much, how often, and how quickly you drink alcohol. Alcohol misuse means that drinking causes distress and harm. Over time alcohol misuse can increase your risk of AUD.

The full article covers:

  • What is alcohol use disorder (AUD)?
  • What is binge drinking?
  • What are the dangers of too much alcohol?
  • How do I know if I have an alcohol use disorder (AUD)?
  • What should I do if I think that I might have an alcohol use disorder (AUD)?

Read the full article at MedlinePlus

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Convert K86.0 to ICD-9-CMHistory

The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.

ICD-9-CM
577.1 Chronic pancreatitis
Approximate The match is approximate rather than exact.

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 K86.0Overview

Is K86.0 (Other diseases of pancreas) a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report alcohol-induced chronic pancreatitis on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

What MS-DRG does K86.0 group to?

When alcohol-induced chronic pancreatitis is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 438, 439, 440, with relative weights from 0.6214 to 1.6302 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of K86.0?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, alcohol-induced chronic pancreatitis converts to ICD-9-CM 577.1 (chronic pancreatitis). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.

Footnotes

[1] Chronic - a chronic condition code indicates a condition lasting 12 months or longer and its effect on the patient based on one or both of the following criteria:

  • The condition results in the need for ongoing intervention with medical products,treatment, services, and special equipment
  • The condition places limitations on self-care, independent living, and social interactions.