K86.8Header code — not billable

Other specified diseases of pancreas

Chapter
11. Diseases of the digestive system
Category
K86
Effective date
October 1, 2026

Related codes in category K86

K86Other diseases of pancreasK86.0Alcohol-induced chronic pancreatitisYesK86.1Other chronic pancreatitisYesK86.2Cyst of pancreasYesK86.3Pseudocyst of pancreasYesK86.81Exocrine pancreatic insufficiencyYesK86.89Other specified diseases of pancreasYesK86.9Disease of pancreas, unspecifiedYes

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code K86.8?

K86.8 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Other specified diseases of pancreas.

Is K86.8 a billable code?

No. K86.8 is a category/header code, not billable on its own — use one of its more specific child codes instead.

What ICD-10-CM chapter is K86.8 in?

K86.8 falls under Chapter 11: Diseases of the digestive system.

When did K86.8 become effective?

K86.8 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.

What other codes are related to K86.8?

K86.8 belongs to category K86, which includes 8 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.

ICD-10-CM data maintained by CDC/CMS (public domain). Always verify codes with authoritative sources before making coding or billing decisions.