K85 ICD-10-CM Code: Acute pancreatitis
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Code definition
Official description
K85Acute pancreatitis
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Classification
Where K85 sits
- 1
Chapter 11
Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95)
- 2
Section
Disorders of gallbladder, biliary tract and pancreas (K80-K87)
- 3
Category K85
Acute pancreatitis
- 4
Code K85
Acute pancreatitis
More specific choices
Codes under K85
K85 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
Documentation details
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for K85.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for K85.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for K85.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for K85.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for K85.
Transparency
Source and release
This reference is generated from Vero’s ICD-10-CM description, hierarchy, and code-note dataset. The visible content and structured data share that source.
Review the CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM sourceCode-specific guidance
Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code K85 mean?
K85 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Acute pancreatitis.”
Is K85 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. K85 has more specific child codes in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.
Where is K85 located in ICD-10-CM?
K85 is listed in Chapter 11, Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95), within Disorders of gallbladder, biliary tract and pancreas (K80-K87) (K80–K87), under category K85, Acute pancreatitis.
What coding notes are listed for K85?
No inclusion terms are listed for K85 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.
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