K86.1
BillableOther chronic pancreatitis
K86.1 is the ICD-10-CM code for Other chronic pancreatitis. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.
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…
Read more about Pancreatitis at MedlinePlus ↗Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.
Includes
- •Chronic pancreatitis NOS
- •Infectious chronic pancreatitis
- •Recurrent chronic pancreatitis
- •Relapsing chronic pancreatitis
Notes
- •exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (K86.81)
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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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