Alcohol induced acute pancreatitis with infected necrosis
ICD-10 K85.22 is a billable code used to indicate a diagnosis of alcohol induced acute pancreatitis with infected necrosis.
K85.22 refers to alcohol-induced acute pancreatitis with infected necrosis, a severe form of pancreatitis characterized by inflammation of the pancreas due to excessive alcohol consumption. Clinically, patients may present with severe abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and fever. The anatomy involved includes the pancreas, which plays a crucial role in digestion and glucose metabolism. Infected necrosis indicates that the pancreatic tissue has died and become infected, leading to further complications such as abscess formation or systemic infection. Disease progression can vary, with some patients recovering fully while others may develop chronic pancreatitis or other complications. Diagnostic considerations include imaging studies such as CT scans or MRIs to assess the extent of necrosis and infection, along with laboratory tests to evaluate pancreatic enzyme levels and signs of infection. Early diagnosis and management are critical 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
K85.22 specifically covers cases of acute pancreatitis that are induced by alcohol consumption and are complicated by infected necrosis of the pancreatic tissue. This includes patients who exhibit signs of infection and necrosis as confirmed by imaging studies.
K85.22 should be used when there is clear evidence of alcohol-induced acute pancreatitis accompanied by infected necrosis. If the pancreatitis is acute but without necrosis, K85.20 would be more appropriate.
Documentation should include clinical notes detailing the patient's history of alcohol use, presenting symptoms, results of imaging studies showing necrosis, and any laboratory findings indicating infection. Comprehensive treatment plans and follow-up notes are also essential.
