Is K85.9 a billable code?
No. K85.9 is a header code that groups 3 more specific codes. Use one of the billable codes listed on this page instead.
ICD-10-CM FY2027 diagnosis code
K85.9: Acute pancreatitis, unspecified
Header code: not billableValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
K85.9 groups related diagnoses under acute pancreatitis, unspecified. It cannot be used on a claim by itself. Choose the billable code below that matches the patient's record.
Billable codes under K85.9
K85.9 questions
What does K85.9 mean?
K85.9 is the ICD-10-CM code for Acute pancreatitis, unspecified. It is in chapter 11, Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95).
Code titles come from the official ICD-10-CM files published by the CDC National Center for Health Statistics. Always check payer rules and the clinical record before billing.