Question 1

Is K85 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, K85 is not a billable code. It is a category code that requires additional specificity. You must select a more specific code from the subcategories for billing purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code K85 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code K85 represents Acute pancreatitis. This code is part of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification used for medical coding and billing in the United States.

Question 3

When was ICD-10 code K85 introduced?

Accepted Answer

Code K85 has been part of ICD-10-CM since 2016, when the coding system was mandated for use in the United States. This code was included in the original US implementation.

Question 4

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code K85?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for K85 is section:K80-K87 (Disorders of gallbladder, biliary tract and pancreas (K80-K87)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

K852026

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Is K85 a billable ICD-10 code?

What does ICD-10 code K85 mean?

When was ICD-10 code K85 introduced?

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code K85?