K85 – Acute pancreatitis
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Disorders of gallbladder, biliary tract and pancreas
ICD-10-CM code
K85
- Code
K85(claims format:K85)- Description
- 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
Billable codes under K85
K85 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
- K85.0 – Idiopathic acute pancreatitisHeader (more codes below)
- K85.1 – Biliary acute pancreatitisHeader (more codes below)
- K85.2 – Alcohol induced acute pancreatitisHeader (more codes below)
- K85.3 – Drug induced acute pancreatitisHeader (more codes below)
- K85.8 – Other acute pancreatitisHeader (more codes below)
- K85.9 – Acute pancreatitis, unspecifiedHeader (more codes below)
Notes for K85
Includes:
- acute (recurrent) pancreatitis
- subacute pancreatitis
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code K85?
K85 is the ICD-10-CM code for acute pancreatitis, in the block K80-K87 (Disorders of gallbladder, biliary tract and pancreas).
Is K85 a billable code?
No. K85 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.
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.