ICD-10 Code K85.32 – Drug induced acute pancreatitis with infected necrosis (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code K85.32 – Drug induced acute pancreatitis with infected necrosis
What it is
This code identifies an acute inflammation of the pancreas caused by a drug, with areas of pancreatic tissue death that are infected. Use it when the record clearly links the pancreatitis to medication exposure and documents infected necrosis.
Clinical signs
Typical findings include acute abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting, with imaging or clinical documentation showing pancreatic necrosis and infection. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation.
When to use this code
Use K85.32 when the provider documents drug-induced acute pancreatitis and specifically states infected necrosis. The medication cause should be identified in the chart, or the record should clearly support a drug-related etiology. If the infectious component is not documented, check documentation before coding this option.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for acute pancreatitis without a drug cause, or for necrosis that is not infected. If the record only says pancreatitis or necrosis without the required specificity, check documentation.
Coding tip
Verify both elements—drug causation and infected necrosis—before assigning K85.32.