K86.1
Billable codeOther chronic pancreatitis
The ICD-10 code for other chronic pancreatitis is K86.1.
Clinical notes
Code also
Two codes may be needed to fully describe a condition, but unlike Code First/Use Additional Code, the sequencing order is not mandated by convention.
- exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (K86.81)
Also known as
Alternate wording, synonyms, or specific conditions that fall under this code, listed to help confirm you've picked the right one.
- Chronic pancreatitis NOS
- Infectious chronic pancreatitis
- Recurrent chronic pancreatitis
- Relapsing chronic pancreatitis
Documentation support
General coding-documentation guidance — not a substitute for payer-specific requirements or professional coding judgment.
- •As a general rule, code to the highest level of specificity supported by the documentation in the medical record.
Related codes in this category
ICD-9-CM equivalent
Informational only — GEM mappings are approximate, not guaranteed one-to-one equivalents. Verify before use in billing.
- 5771Approximate match
- 5778Approximate match
Associated MS-DRGs
K86.1 can serve as the principal diagnosis for these Medicare Severity Diagnosis-Related Groups.
Informational only — actual DRG assignment also depends on procedures, complications/comorbidities (CC/MCC), discharge status, and payer-specific rules not reflected here.
- DRG 393Other Digestive System Diagnoses with MCC
- DRG 394Other Digestive System Diagnoses with CC
- DRG 395Other Digestive System Diagnoses without CC/MCC
- DRG 438Disorders of Pancreas Except Malignancy with MCC
- DRG 439Disorders of Pancreas Except Malignancy with CC
- DRG 440Disorders of Pancreas Except Malignancy without CC/MCC