What does ICD-10 code K86 mean?

ICD-10 code K86 is the standardized code used for other diseases of pancreas in medical records and coding systems.

When is ICD-10 code K86 used?

Doctors, hospitals, and insurers may use ICD-10 code K86 when recording other diseases of pancreas in a standardized format. This entry may also act as a broader category that points toward more specific child codes.

Does ICD-10 code K86 confirm a diagnosis?

No. A code helps standardize documentation and claims, but it should not be read as a substitute for a clinician's full assessment.

ICD10

ICD-10 Code K86: Other diseases of pancreas

Name: ICD-10 Code K86: Other diseases of pancreas
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T06:16:07.584Z

K86 is an ICD-10 diagnosis entry used to group records related to Other diseases of pancreas. You may see this entry in coding references, medical records, or claims workflows when a broader diagnosis category is being reviewed before a more specific code is chosen. ICD-10 entries help standardize how diagnoses are organized for coding, reporting, analytics, and documentation. This code sits within the broader ICD-10 area for Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95).

Reviewed by HealthAssure Clinical TeamUpdated 21 May 2026

What is this code?

ICD-10 entries help standardize how diagnoses are organized for coding, reporting, analytics, and documentation. This code sits within the broader ICD-10 area for Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95).

When is it used?

May be used when a clinician documents other diseases of pancreas in a patient's medical record.
May appear in hospital records, claims, referrals, and clinical documentation.
This code may act more like a grouping or parent code, so a more specific child code may be used in final documentation when available.

What it does not mean

A code alone does not explain severity, treatment plan, or outcome.
A medical code should not be treated as a substitute for a doctor's diagnosis or advice.
This entry may represent a broader category rather than the most specific billable code.

Code hierarchy

chapter

11Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95)

block

K80-K87Disorders of gallbladder, biliary tract and pancreas

currentK80-K87

Official coding notes

Excludes2 (may code together if documented)

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

Where you may see this code

You may see this entry in coding references, medical records, or claims workflows when a broader diagnosis category is being reviewed before a more specific code is chosen.

Related specialists

GastroenterologistGeneral Physician

Sibling codes

K80Cholelithiasis K81Cholecystitis K82Other diseases of gallbladder K83Other diseases of biliary tract K85Acute pancreatitis K87Disorders of gallbladder, biliary tract and pancreas in diseases classified elsewherebillable

Coding guidelines

Compatibility

Legacy code aligns to an official FY 2026 category. Frontend should resolve to the official category page and surface the billable child codes.

Legacy codes

K86

Replacement codes

K86.0 — Alcohol-induced chronic pancreatitisK86.1 — Other chronic pancreatitisK86.2 — Cyst of pancreasK86.3 — Pseudocyst of pancreasK86.9 — Disease of pancreas, unspecified

Common synonyms

Other diseases of pancreas

Frequently asked questions

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