Question 1

Is K87 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

Yes, K87 is a valid billable ICD-10-CM code for disorders of gallbladder, biliary tract and pancreas in diseases classified elsewhere. It can be used for medical billing and reimbursement purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code K87 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code K87 represents Disorders of gallbladder, biliary tract and pancreas in diseases classified elsewhere. 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

When was ICD-10 code K87 introduced?

Accepted Answer

Code K87 has been part of ICD-10-CM since 2016, when the coding system was mandated for use in the United States. This code was included in the original US implementation.

Question 4

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code K87?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for K87 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 5

What conditions are excluded from K87?

Accepted Answer

Code K87 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: cytomegaloviral pancreatitis (B25.2); mumps pancreatitis (B26.3); syphilitic gallbladder (A52.74) and 3 more conditions. These conditions cannot be coded together with K87 as they represent different diagnoses.

Question 6

Can K87 be used as principal diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

No, K87 is a manifestation code and cannot be used as the principal diagnosis. Manifestation codes describe a condition caused by an underlying disease. You must code the underlying condition first, then use K87 as a secondary diagnosis.

K872026

Excludes16Not coded together

Code First1Sequence another code first

Excludes28Not included here

Also Known As1Alternative terms

Medicare Code Editor Rules1CMS coding restrictions