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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Elevated Pancreatic Enzymes

ICD-10 Coding for Elevated Pancreatic Enzymes

K85.9
R74.8

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

Also Known as:
High Pancreatic Enzymes
Increased Pancreatic Enzymes
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Elevated Pancreatic Enzymes

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Elevated Pancreatic Enzymes

Use ICD-10 code K85.9 for acute pancreatitis, unspecified, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Acute pancreatitis, unspecified

Non-Billable
K85.9
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Presence of lipase ≥3x upper limit and imaging confirmation

Applicable To

  • • Acute pancreatitis of unspecified cause

Important Notes

  • • Ensure imaging and clinical symptoms support the diagnosis of acute pancreatitis.

Abnormal levels of other serum enzymes

Billable Code
R74.8
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Lipase >140 U/L without imaging confirmation

Applicable To

  • • Elevated lipase without confirmed diagnosis

Important Notes

  • • R74.8 should not be used as a principal diagnosis if the cause is known.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

R74.8

Abnormal levels of other serum enzymes

Use as a secondary code when elevated enzymes are present without a confirmed cause.

Frequently Asked Questions

What ICD-10 code is used for elevated pancreatic enzymes?

ICD-10 code R74.8 is used for elevated pancreatic enzymes when the underlying cause is not confirmed. If pancreatitis is confirmed, use K85.9.

How do you code acute pancreatitis?

Code K85.9 is used for acute pancreatitis when the specific cause is not identified. Ensure imaging confirms the diagnosis.

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