K85.3 – Drug induced acute pancreatitis

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

Non-billable header

ICD-10-CM code K85.3

Code: K85.3 (claims format: K853)
Description: Drug induced acute pancreatitis
Billable: No – use a more specific code below
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

Billable codes under K85.3

K85.3 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:

Notes for K85.3

Use additional code:

code for adverse effect, if applicable, to identify drug (T36-T50 with fifth or sixth character 5)
code to identify drug abuse and dependence (F11.-F17.-)

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

Related codes in K85

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code K85.3?

K85.3 is the ICD-10-CM code for drug induced acute pancreatitis, in the block K80-K87 (Disorders of gallbladder, biliary tract and pancreas).

Is K85.3 a billable code?

No. K85.3 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.

What category does K85.3 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.