K85.2

Non-billable

Alcohol 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.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
K00-K95
Parent
K85
Subcodes
3
Edition
FY2026

K00-K95 Diseases of the digestive system

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

The 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…

Read more about Pancreatitis at MedlinePlus ↗

Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.

Excludes2 — not included here

  • alcohol induced chronic pancreatitis (K86.0)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code K85.2?
K85.2 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Alcohol induced acute pancreatitis". It falls under K00-K95 Diseases of the digestive system.
Is K85.2 a billable code?
No — K85.2 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as K85.20) for billing.
What are the subcodes of K85.2?
K85.2 has 3 more specific child codes, including K85.20, K85.21, K85.22.

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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