Biliary acute pancreatitis with uninfected necrosis
ICD-10 K85.11 is a billable code used to indicate a diagnosis of biliary acute pancreatitis with uninfected necrosis.
Biliary acute pancreatitis with uninfected necrosis is a severe form of pancreatitis characterized by inflammation of the pancreas due to biliary obstruction, often from gallstones. Clinically, patients may present with severe abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and elevated serum amylase and lipase levels. The anatomy involved includes the pancreas, bile ducts, and gallbladder. In this condition, necrosis of pancreatic tissue occurs without secondary infection, which differentiates it from infected necrotizing pancreatitis. Disease progression can lead to complications such as abscess formation, systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS), and multi-organ failure if not managed promptly. Diagnostic considerations include imaging studies like ultrasound or CT scans to assess the extent of necrosis and rule out other causes of abdominal pain. Early recognition and management are crucial to prevent further complications and improve patient outcomes.
Standard ICD-10-CM documentation requirements apply
Various clinical presentations within this specialty area
Follow specialty-specific billing guidelines
Standard ICD-10-CM documentation requirements apply
Various clinical presentations within this specialty area
Follow specialty-specific billing guidelines
K85.11 specifically covers biliary acute pancreatitis with uninfected necrosis, which occurs when bile duct obstruction leads to pancreatic inflammation and necrosis without infection.
K85.11 should be used when there is clear evidence of biliary obstruction causing acute pancreatitis with necrosis, and no signs of infection are present. It is important to differentiate it from K85.10 and K85.12.
Documentation should include clinical findings, imaging results showing necrosis, laboratory tests indicating elevated pancreatic enzymes, and a clear assessment of the absence of infection.
