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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Pancreatic Cyst

ICD-10 Coding for Pancreatic Cyst

K86.2
K86.3

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

Also Known as:
Pancreatic Pseudocyst
Cyst of Pancreas
true pancreatic cyst
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Pancreatic Cyst

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Pancreatic Cyst

Use ICD-10 code K86.2 for cyst of pancreas, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Cyst of pancreas

Billable Code
K86.2
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Imaging confirms a simple cyst without inflammation

Applicable To

  • • Simple pancreatic cyst

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the type of cyst to avoid misclassification.

Pseudocyst of pancreas

Billable Code
K86.3
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • History of pancreatitis
  • • Imaging showing cystic lesion with inflammation

Applicable To

  • • Pancreatic pseudocyst

Important Notes

  • • Document history of pancreatitis to support pseudocyst classification.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

48500

Excision of pancreatic cyst

Use when surgical excision of the cyst is performed

48510

Drainage of pancreatic pseudocyst

Use when drainage of the pseudocyst is performed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for a pancreatic cyst?

The ICD-10 code for a pancreatic cyst is K86.2, while K86.3 is used for a pseudocyst of the pancreas.

How do you differentiate between a pancreatic cyst and pseudocyst?

A pancreatic cyst (K86.2) lacks inflammation, whereas a pseudocyst (K86.3) is associated with pancreatitis and inflammation.

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