K85.2
Non-billableAlcohol induced acute pancreatitis
K85.2 is the ICD-10-CM code for Alcohol induced acute pancreatitis. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as K85.20 for billing.
K00-K95 Diseases of the digestive system
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHThe pancreas is a large gland behind the stomach and close to the first part of the small intestine. It secretes digestive juices into the small intestine through a tube called the pancreatic duct. The pancreas also releases the hormones insulin and glucagon into the bloodstream. Pancreatitis is inflammation of the pancreas. It happens when digestive enzymes start digesting the pancreas itself. Pancreatitis can be…
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Excludes2 — not included here
- •alcohol induced chronic pancreatitis (K86.0)
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Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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