K86.81 – Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency

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

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code K86.81
Code
K86.81 (claims format: K8681)
Description
Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency
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
K86 › K86.8

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)

Index terms for K86.81

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

Related codes in K86.8

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code K86.81?

K86.81 is the ICD-10-CM code for exocrine pancreatic insufficiency, in the block K80-K87 (Disorders of gallbladder, biliary tract and pancreas).

Is K86.81 a billable code?

Yes. K86.81 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does K86.81 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.