Other acute pancreatitis with infected necrosis
ICD-10 K85.82 is a billable code used to indicate a diagnosis of other acute pancreatitis with infected necrosis.
K85.82 refers to other acute pancreatitis with infected necrosis, a severe form of pancreatitis characterized by the presence of necrotic pancreatic tissue that becomes infected. Clinically, patients may present with severe abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and fever. The anatomy involved includes the pancreas, which is located behind the stomach and plays a crucial role in digestion and glucose metabolism. Disease progression can lead to systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS), multi-organ failure, and sepsis if not promptly managed. Diagnostic considerations include imaging studies such as CT scans to identify necrosis and infection, along with laboratory tests to assess pancreatic enzyme levels and signs of infection. Early recognition and intervention are critical to improving 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
K85.82 covers cases of acute pancreatitis that are complicated by infected necrosis of the pancreas, which may arise from various etiologies including gallstones, alcohol use, or hyperlipidemia.
K85.82 should be used when there is clear evidence of infected necrosis, as opposed to K85.80, which is for acute pancreatitis without necrosis. Documentation must support the diagnosis of infection.
Documentation should include clinical findings of infected necrosis, imaging results confirming necrosis, laboratory tests indicating infection, and treatment plans that reflect the severity of the condition.
