ICD-10 Code K86.8 – Other specified diseases of pancreas (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code K86.8 – Other specified diseases of pancreas
What it is
K86.8 is used for pancreatic disorders that are documented but do not fit a more specific ICD-10-CM code. It covers other named pancreatic diseases when the record identifies the condition clearly enough for coding.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Pancreatic disease may be associated with abdominal pain, digestive problems, or imaging findings, but you should code only what is specifically stated in the record.
When to use this code
Use K86.8 when the clinician documents a pancreatic condition that is not classified elsewhere in K86 and no more specific code applies. It is appropriate when the diagnosis is established, but the chart does not support a better-defined pancreatic code. Check documentation for the exact disease name.
Do not use for
Do not use this code when a more specific pancreatic diagnosis is documented, such as acute or chronic pancreatitis, pancreatic cyst, or pancreatic necrosis. If the condition is unspecified or unclear, check documentation rather than assuming K86.8.
Coding tip
Before assigning K86.8, search the note for a more precise pancreatic diagnosis or related complication that may code more accurately.