Question 1

Is K86 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, K86 is not a billable code. It is a category code that requires additional specificity. You must select a more specific code from the subcategories for billing purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code K86 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code K86 represents Other diseases of pancreas. This code is part of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification used for medical coding and billing in the United States.

Question 3

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code K86?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for K86 is section:K80-K87 (Disorders of gallbladder, biliary tract and pancreas (K80-K87)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 4

What conditions should be coded separately from K86?

Accepted Answer

Code K86 has Type 2 Excludes including: fibrocystic disease of pancreas (E84.-); islet cell tumor (of pancreas) (D13.7); pancreatic steatorrhea (K90.3). These conditions are not included in K86 but can be coded together if the patient has both conditions.

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