K85

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K85

Non-billable

Acute pancreatitis

K85 is the ICD-10-CM code for Acute pancreatitis. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as K85.0 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
K00-K95
Subcodes
6
Edition
FY2026

K00-K95 Diseases of the digestive system

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

Discusses causes, symptoms, and diagnosis of pancreatitis. Reviews treatment including eating, diet, and nutrition. Provides information on clinical trials.

Read more about Pancreatitis at MedlinePlus ↗

Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.

Includes

  • acute (recurrent) pancreatitis
  • subacute pancreatitis

Conditions mapped to this code

MedlinePlus · NIH

Plain-language health-topic references grounded in MedlinePlus (NIH/NLM).

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code K85?
K85 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Acute pancreatitis". It falls under K00-K95 Diseases of the digestive system.
Is K85 a billable code?
No — K85 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as K85.0) for billing.
What are the subcodes of K85?
K85 has 6 more specific child codes, including K85.0, K85.1, K85.2.

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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