ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for K85.9
Acute pancreatitis, unspecified
Coding Notes & Guidelines for K85.9
Inclusion Terms
Pancreatitis NOS
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code K85.9 (Acute pancreatitis)
ICD-10-CM code K85.9 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM K85.9 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about K85.9 - Acute pancreatitis, unspecified. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Acute pancreatitis related to unspecified.