K86.81

Billable

Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency

K86.81 is the ICD-10-CM code for Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.

Status
Billable
Chapter
K00-K95
Parent
K86.8
Edition
FY2026

K00-K95 Diseases of the digestive system

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

The pancreas is a gland behind your stomach and in front of your spine. It produces juices that help break down food and hormones that help control blood sugar levels. Problems with the pancreas can lead to many health problems. These include: Pancreatitis , or inflammation of the pancreas: This happens when digestive enzymes start digesting the pancreas itself Pancreatic cancer Cystic fibrosis , a genetic disorder…

Read more about Pancreatic Diseases at MedlinePlus ↗

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

No additional coding notes for this code.

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code K86.81?
K86.81 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency". It falls under K00-K95 Diseases of the digestive system.
Is K86.81 a billable code?
Yes — K86.81 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code valid for reimbursement.

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

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