K85.21 – Alcohol induced acute pancreatitis with uninfected necrosis

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Disorders of gallbladder, biliary tract and pancreas

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code K85.21

Code: K85.21 (claims format: K8521)
Description: Alcohol induced acute pancreatitis with uninfected necrosis
Billable: Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
Valid for: Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
Chapter: 11. Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95)
Block: K80-K87 Disorders of gallbladder, biliary tract and pancreas
Parent codes: K85 › K85.2

Notes inherited from parent codes

Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.

K85 – Acute pancreatitis

Includes:

acute (recurrent) pancreatitis
subacute pancreatitis

K85.2 – Alcohol induced acute pancreatitis

Excludes2 (not included here):

alcohol induced chronic pancreatitis (K86.0)

Index terms for K85.21

Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:

Pancreatitis, acute, alcohol induced, with necrosis

Related codes in K85.2

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code K85.21?

K85.21 is the ICD-10-CM code for alcohol induced acute pancreatitis with uninfected necrosis, in the block K80-K87 (Disorders of gallbladder, biliary tract and pancreas).

Is K85.21 a billable code?

Yes. K85.21 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does K85.21 belong to?

It belongs to category K85 – Acute pancreatitis.

Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.