K86.81 ICD-10-CM Code: Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Code definition
Official description
K86.81Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Classification
Where K86.81 sits
- 1
Chapter 11
Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95)
- 2
Section
Disorders of gallbladder, biliary tract and pancreas (K80-K87)
- 3
Category K86
Other diseases of pancreas
- 4
Subcategory K86.8
Other specified diseases of pancreas
- 5
Code K86.81
Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency
Documentation details
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for K86.81.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for K86.81.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for K86.81.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for K86.81.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for K86.81.
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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.
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Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code K86.81 mean?
K86.81 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency.”
Is K86.81 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
Yes. In the FY 2027 reference data used on this page, K86.81 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 K86.81 located in ICD-10-CM?
K86.81 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 K86, Other diseases of pancreas and subcategory K86.8, Other specified diseases of pancreas.
What coding notes are listed for K86.81?
No inclusion terms are listed for K86.81 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.
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