Disorders of gallbladder, biliary tract and pancreas in diseases classified elsewhere (K87)
ICD-10 code K87 is used to identify disorders affecting the gallbladder, biliary tract, and pancreas that occur as part of other diseases classified elsewhere in the ICD-10 system. This code helps specify complications or secondary conditions linked to primary diseases while focusing on these digestive system organs.
The ICD-10 code for disorders of the gallbladder, biliary tract, and pancreas in diseases classified elsewhere (K87) is crucial for accurately documenting cases where gallbladder or pancreatic problems are secondary to another underlying condition. Although this code does not stand for primary gallbladder or pancreatic diseases, it addresses issues such as biliary tract complications arising due to systemic illnesses or other classified diseases. This ensures clarity and precision in medical coding when documenting complex cases involving multiple body systems.
Diseases of the digestive system (K00–K95)
Disorders of gallbladder, biliary tract and pancreas (K80-K87)
- K87 Disorders of gallbladder, biliary tract and pancreas in diseases classified elsewhere
Disorders of gallbladder, biliary tract and pancreas in diseases classified elsewhere (K87)
Instructional Notations
Code First
Certain conditions have both an underlying etiology and multiple body system manifestations due to the underlying etiology. For such conditions, the ICD-10-CM has a coding convention that requires the underlying condition be sequenced first followed by the manifestation. Wherever such a combination exists, there is a "use additional code" note at the etiology code, and a "code first" note at the manifestation code. These instructional notes indicate the proper sequencing order of the codes, etiology followed by manifestation.
- underlying disease
Type 1 Excludes
A type 1 excludes note is a pure excludes note. It means "NOT CODED HERE!" An Excludes1 note indicates that the code excluded should never be used at the same time as the code above the Excludes1 note. An Excludes1 is used when two conditions cannot occur together, such as a congenital form versus an acquired form of the same condition.
