K85.92 ICD-10-CM Code: Acute pancreatitis with infected necrosis, unspecified
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Official description
K85.92Acute pancreatitis with infected necrosis, unspecified
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where K85.92 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
Subcategory K85.9
Acute pancreatitis, unspecified
- 5
Code K85.92
Acute pancreatitis with infected necrosis, unspecified
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for K85.92.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for K85.92.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for K85.92.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for K85.92.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for K85.92.
Source and release
- Data release
- U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027
- Effective date
- Oct 1, 2026
- Publisher
- Vero Scribe Inc.
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Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code K85.92 mean?
K85.92 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Acute pancreatitis with infected necrosis, unspecified.”
Is K85.92 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
Yes. In the FY 2027 reference data used on this page, K85.92 has no child codes and is presented as a billable/specific code. Always confirm the active code set and payer requirements before use.
Where is K85.92 located in ICD-10-CM?
K85.92 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 and subcategory K85.9, Acute pancreatitis, unspecified.
What coding notes are listed for K85.92?
No inclusion terms are listed for K85.92 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.