K85.9

Non-billable

Acute pancreatitis, unspecified

K85.9 is the ICD-10-CM code for Acute pancreatitis, unspecified. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as K85.90 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
K00-K95
Parent
K85
Subcodes
3
Edition
FY2026

K00-K95 Diseases of the digestive system

Includes

  • Pancreatitis NOS

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code K85.9?
K85.9 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Acute pancreatitis, unspecified". It falls under K00-K95 Diseases of the digestive system.
Is K85.9 a billable code?
No — K85.9 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as K85.90) for billing.
What are the subcodes of K85.9?
K85.9 has 3 more specific child codes, including K85.90, K85.91, K85.92.

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

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