ICD-10 Code K86.0 – Alcohol-induced chronic pancreatitis (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code K86.0 – Alcohol-induced chronic pancreatitis
What it is
K86.0 identifies chronic pancreatitis caused by alcohol use. It refers to long-term inflammation and damage of the pancreas linked to ongoing or prior alcohol exposure.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Commonly, records describe recurrent upper abdominal pain, pancreatic insufficiency, or imaging findings consistent with chronic pancreatic damage.
When to use this code
Use K86.0 when the provider documents chronic pancreatitis and clearly links it to alcohol. The note may state alcoholic chronic pancreatitis, alcohol-induced pancreatitis, or similar wording. If the alcohol cause is not documented, check documentation before assigning this code.
Do not use for
Do not use K86.0 for acute pancreatitis or chronic pancreatitis without an alcohol cause. If the chart only says pancreatitis, you need clearer provider documentation.
Coding tip
Assign K86.0 only when the causal relationship to alcohol is explicitly documented.