K87 ICD-10-CM Code: Disorders of gallbladder, biliary tract and pancreas in diseases classified elsewhere
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Code definition
Official description
K87Disorders of gallbladder, biliary tract and pancreas in diseases classified elsewhere
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Classification
Where K87 sits
- 1
Chapter 11
Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95)
- 2
Section
Disorders of gallbladder, biliary tract and pancreas (K80-K87)
- 3
Category K87
Disorders of gallbladder, biliary tract and pancreas in diseases classified elsewhere
- 4
Code K87
Disorders of gallbladder, biliary tract and pancreas in diseases classified elsewhere
Documentation details
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for K87.
Code first
- underlying disease
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for K87.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
- cytomegaloviral pancreatitis (B25.2)
- mumps pancreatitis (B26.3)
- syphilitic gallbladder (A52.74)
- syphilitic pancreas (A52.74)
- tuberculosis of gallbladder (A18.83)
- tuberculosis of pancreas (A18.83)
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for K87.
Transparency
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Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code K87 mean?
K87 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Disorders of gallbladder, biliary tract and pancreas in diseases classified elsewhere.”
Is K87 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
Yes. In the FY 2027 reference data used on this page, K87 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 K87 located in ICD-10-CM?
K87 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 K87, Disorders of gallbladder, biliary tract and pancreas in diseases classified elsewhere.
What coding notes are listed for K87?
No inclusion terms are listed for K87 in this reference record. Code-first instructions: underlying disease. Excludes1 notes: cytomegaloviral pancreatitis (B25.2); mumps pancreatitis (B26.3); syphilitic gallbladder (A52.74); syphilitic pancreas (A52.74); tuberculosis of gallbladder (A18.83); tuberculosis of pancreas (A18.83). No Excludes2 note is listed.
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