K86.8 – Other specified diseases of pancreas

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

Non-billable header

ICD-10-CM code K86.8

Code: K86.8 (claims format: K868)
Description: Other specified diseases of pancreas
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: K86

Billable codes under K86.8

K86.8 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:

K86.81 – Exocrine pancreatic insufficiencyBillable
K86.89 – Other specified diseases of pancreasBillable

Notes inherited from parent codes

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

K86 – Other diseases of pancreas

Excludes2 (not included here):

fibrocystic disease of pancreas (E84.-)
islet cell tumor (of pancreas) (D13.7)
pancreatic steatorrhea (K90.3)

Related codes in K86

K86.0 – Alcohol-induced chronic pancreatitisBillable
K86.1 – Other chronic pancreatitisBillable
K86.2 – Cyst of pancreasBillable
K86.3 – Pseudocyst of pancreasBillable
K86.9 – Disease of pancreas, unspecifiedBillable

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code K86.8?

K86.8 is the ICD-10-CM code for other specified diseases of pancreas, in the block K80-K87 (Disorders of gallbladder, biliary tract and pancreas).

Is K86.8 a billable code?

No. K86.8 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.

What category does K86.8 belong to?

It belongs to category K86 – Other diseases of pancreas.

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.