K85 ICD 10 Code is a non-billable and non-specific code and should not be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. There are other codes below it with greater level of diagnosis detail. The 2023 edition of the American ICD-10-CM code became effective on October 1, 2022.
Includes for K85 ICD 10 code
- acute (recurrent) pancreatitis
- subacute pancreatitis
Codes
- K85.0 Idiopathic acute pancreatitis
- K85.00 Idiopathic acute pancreatitis without necrosis or infection
- K85.01 Idiopathic acute pancreatitis with uninfected necrosis
- K85.02 Idiopathic acute pancreatitis with infected necrosis
- K85.1 Biliary acute pancreatitis
- K85.10 Biliary acute pancreatitis without necrosis or infection
- K85.11 Biliary acute pancreatitis with uninfected necrosis
- K85.12 Biliary acute pancreatitis with infected necrosis
- K85.2 Alcohol induced acute pancreatitis
- K85.20 Alcohol induced acute pancreatitis without necrosis or infection
- K85.21 Alcohol induced acute pancreatitis with uninfected necrosis
- K85.22 Alcohol induced acute pancreatitis with infected necrosis
- K85.3 Drug induced acute pancreatitis
- K85.30 Drug induced acute pancreatitis without necrosis or infection
- K85.31 Drug induced acute pancreatitis with uninfected necrosis
- K85.32 Drug induced acute pancreatitis with infected necrosis
- K85.8 Other acute pancreatitis
- K85.80 Other acute pancreatitis without necrosis or infection
- K85.81 Other acute pancreatitis with uninfected necrosis
- K85.82 Other acute pancreatitis with infected necrosis
- K85.9 Acute pancreatitis, unspecified
- K85.90 Acute pancreatitis without necrosis or infection, unspecified
- K85.91 Acute pancreatitis with uninfected necrosis, unspecified
- K85.92 Acute pancreatitis with infected necrosis, unspecified
Possible back-references that may be applicable or related to K85 ICD10 Code:
- K00-K95 Diseases of the digestive system
- K80-K87 Disorders of gallbladder, biliary tract and pancreas
Present On Admission (POA Exempt)
K85 ICD 10 code is considered exempt from POA reporting
Clinical information about K85 ICD 10 code
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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