ICD-10 Code K86 – Other diseases of pancreas (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code K86 – Other diseases of pancreas
What it is
K86 is a broad ICD-10-CM category for pancreatic disorders not classified elsewhere. Use it when the record identifies a pancreas condition, but a more specific code is not available or documented.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Pancreatic disorders may present with abdominal pain, digestive problems, weight loss, or imaging findings involving the pancreas.
When to use this code
Use K86 when the clinician documents an “other” pancreatic disease and the chart does not support a more specific diagnosis. It may also fit when the condition is named, but the exact subtype is not specified. Check documentation carefully before assigning this category code.
Do not use for
Do not use K86 for acute or chronic pancreatitis, pancreatic neoplasm, or traumatic pancreatic injury when a specific code applies. If the record names a distinct pancreatic disorder, code that diagnosis instead.
Coding tip
Confirm the exact pancreatic diagnosis in the assessment, imaging, or discharge summary before defaulting to K86.