Drug induced acute pancreatitis with infected necrosis
ICD-10 K85.32 is a billable code used to indicate a diagnosis of drug induced acute pancreatitis with infected necrosis.
K85.32 refers to drug-induced acute pancreatitis with infected necrosis, a serious condition characterized by inflammation of the pancreas due to the adverse effects of certain medications. Clinically, patients may present with severe abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and fever. The anatomy involved primarily includes the pancreas, which is responsible for producing digestive enzymes and hormones. Infected necrosis indicates that the pancreatic tissue has died due to lack of blood supply and has become infected, often leading to systemic complications. Disease progression can vary; if untreated, it may lead to severe complications such as sepsis or multi-organ failure. Diagnostic considerations include imaging studies like CT scans to assess necrosis and laboratory tests to evaluate pancreatic enzyme levels. A thorough medication history is crucial to identify potential drug triggers, which may include certain antibiotics, diuretics, and immunosuppressants.
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
K85.32 specifically covers acute pancreatitis caused by drug exposure that has led to infected necrosis of the pancreatic tissue. This includes cases where the necrosis is confirmed via imaging and associated with clinical signs of infection.
K85.32 should be used when there is clear evidence of drug-induced pancreatitis accompanied by infected necrosis. If there is no necrosis or infection, K85.31 or other related codes may be more appropriate.
Documentation should include a detailed medication history, imaging results confirming necrosis, laboratory tests indicating pancreatitis, and clinical notes describing the patient's symptoms and treatment plan.
