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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Acute on Chronic Pancreatitis

ICD-10 Coding for Acute on Chronic Pancreatitis

K86.1
K85.90

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for acute on chronic pancreatitis includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Chronic Pancreatitis with Acute Exacerbation
Acute Exacerbation of Chronic Pancreatitis
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Acute on Chronic Pancreatitis

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Acute on Chronic Pancreatitis

Use ICD-10 code K86.1 for other chronic pancreatitis, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Other chronic pancreatitis

Billable Code
K86.1
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Presence of chronic pancreatitis with acute symptoms

Applicable To

  • • Chronic pancreatitis with acute exacerbation

Important Notes

  • • Ensure both acute and chronic components are documented to use both K86.1 and K85.90.

Acute pancreatitis, unspecified

Billable Code
K85.90
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Lipase levels ≥3x ULN
  • • Acute abdominal pain

Applicable To

  • • Acute pancreatitis without chronic component

Important Notes

  • • Sequence as primary if acute symptoms are the main reason for encounter.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

K85.21

Acute pancreatitis with infected necrosis

Use if imaging confirms infected necrosis.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for acute on chronic pancreatitis?

The ICD-10 code for acute on chronic pancreatitis involves using both K85.90 for the acute component and K86.1 for the chronic component.

How should acute on chronic pancreatitis be documented?

Documentation should include both acute and chronic components, with specific phrases like 'acute exacerbation of chronic pancreatitis' and supporting lab and imaging data.

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