2025 ICD-10-CM code K85.82
Other acute pancreatitis with infected necrosis.
Medical necessity for this code is established by the presence of acute pancreatitis with documented infected necrosis. This condition requires prompt and aggressive medical intervention to prevent serious complications and potentially life-threatening outcomes.
The clinician is responsible for diagnosing and managing acute pancreatitis with infected necrosis, which may involve ordering imaging studies (such as CT scans), laboratory tests (such as amylase and lipase levels), providing pain management, administering intravenous fluids, and potentially consulting with a gastroenterologist or surgeon for further management.In severe cases, intensive care may be required.
- Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95)
- Disorders of gallbladder, biliary tract and pancreas (K80-K87)
In simple words: This code indicates a severe form of sudden pancreas inflammation with infected dead tissue.
This code represents a diagnosis of acute pancreatitis with infected necrosis, excluding other specific types of acute pancreatitis.
Example 1: A patient presents with severe abdominal pain radiating to the back, nausea, vomiting, and fever. Imaging studies reveal pancreatic necrosis and evidence of infection. The patient is diagnosed with other acute pancreatitis with infected necrosis (K85.82)., A patient with a history of gallstones develops sudden, intense abdominal pain.A CT scan reveals pancreatic inflammation and necrosis, and blood cultures confirm infection. The patient is diagnosed with other acute pancreatitis with infected necrosis (K85.82)., A patient undergoing ERCP develops severe abdominal pain post-procedure. Imaging reveals pancreatic necrosis, and laboratory tests indicate infection. The diagnosis of other acute pancreatitis with infected necrosis (K85.82) is made.
Documentation should include clinical findings such as abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and fever; imaging results showing pancreatic necrosis; laboratory results confirming infection and elevated pancreatic enzymes; and any procedures performed, such as ERCP.Documentation of any underlying causes, like gallstones, should also be included.
- Payment Status: Active
- Specialties:Gastroenterology, General Surgery, Critical Care Medicine
- Place of Service:Inpatient Hospital, Emergency Room - Hospital