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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Acute Pancreatitis

ICD-10 Coding for Acute Pancreatitis

K85.0
K85.2

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

Also Known as:
AP
Sudden Pancreatitis
Acute Inflammation of the Pancreas
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Acute Pancreatitis

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

Use ICD-10 code K85.0 for idiopathic acute pancreatitis, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Idiopathic acute pancreatitis

Non-Billable
K85.0
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • No identifiable cause after diagnostic workup.

Applicable To

  • • Acute pancreatitis of unknown cause

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the absence of known causes before using this code.

Alcohol-induced acute pancreatitis

Non-Billable
K85.2
Non-Billable

Applicable To

  • • Acute pancreatitis due to chronic alcohol use

Important Notes

  • • Document alcohol use in terms of quantity and frequency.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

R10.819

Abdominal tenderness

Use when abdominal tenderness is documented but not specific to a quadrant.

F10.10

Alcohol use disorder

Use to document alcohol use disorder when applicable.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for acute pancreatitis?

The ICD-10 code for acute pancreatitis varies by etiology: K85.0 for idiopathic, K85.1 for biliary, and K85.2 for alcohol-induced.

How is alcohol-induced acute pancreatitis coded?

Alcohol-induced acute pancreatitis is coded as K85.2, requiring documentation of significant alcohol use.

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