Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for pancreatitis includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.
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Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Pancreatitis
Use ICD-10 code K85.0 for idiopathic acute pancreatitis, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.
Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis
Alcohol use disorder
Use when alcohol use is documented as a contributing factor.
Alcohol dependence
Use when alcohol dependence is documented.
Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency
Use when exocrine insufficiency is documented.
The ICD-10 code for alcohol-induced pancreatitis is K85.2. It should be used when acute pancreatitis is directly linked to alcohol use, with additional coding for alcohol use disorder.
Chronic pancreatitis is coded as K86.1 in ICD-10. Ensure documentation includes evidence of long-term inflammation, such as imaging showing pancreatic calcifications.