ICD- 10 Codes to Report Pancreatitis – A Gastrointestinal Disorder ed

1. ICD ICD- - 10 Codes to Report 10 Codes to Report Pancreatitis Pancreatitis – – A Gastrointestinal Disorder A Gastrointestinal Disorder Summary inflammation or swelling of the pancreas and when chronic, can cause complications like infections, kidney failure, pancreatic cancer. – Pancreatitis is diabetes, and Address, 8596 E. 101st Street, Suite H Tulsa, OK 74133

2. Summary– Pancreatitis is inflammation or swelling of the pancreas and when chronic, can cause complications like infections, kidney failure, diabetes, and pancreatic cancer. A common gastrointestinal disorder, pancreatitis occurs as a result of inflammation (swelling) of the pancreas. Inflammation of the pancreas results in powerful digestive enzyme releases that harm the lungs, kidneys and heart. The condition can be temporary or chronic. Mild cases can improve with treatment. If left untreated, pancreatitis can cause life threatening complications like infections, kidney failure, breathing problems, diabetes and even pancreatic cancer. Medical billing and coding for gastrointestinal disorders can be challenging due to the complexity of the codes. Professional medical billing companies have teams of expert coders and billing specialists that can help physicians report gastrointestinal disorder using the appropriate codes for accurate reimbursement. Upper abdominal pain (in the middle-left area) is the primary symptom of the condition. Symptoms will vary, depending on the severity of the condition. Diagnosis begins with a detailed physical examination and medical history review. A combination of blood tests and imaging studies like Ultrasound, MRI, and CT scans may be performed to make a correct diagnosis. Treatment involves a combination of medications, oral diet and surgery in extreme cases to remove diseased parts of pancreas. ICD- 10 Codes for Pancreatitis •K85 Acute pancreatitis •K85.0 Idiopathic acute pancreatitis ✓K85.00 …… without necrosis or infection ✓K85.01 …… with uninfected necrosis ✓K85.02 …… with infected necrosis •K85.1 Biliary acute pancreatitis ✓K85.10 …… without necrosis or infection ✓K85.11 …… with uninfected necrosis ✓K85.12 …… with infected necrosis www.outsourcestrategies.com 800-670-2809

3. •K85.2 Alcohol induced acute pancreatitis ✓K85.20 …… without necrosis or infection ✓K85.21 …… with uninfected necrosis ✓K85.22 …… with infected necrosis •K85.3 Drug induced acute pancreatitis ✓K85.30 …… without necrosis or infection ✓K85.31 …… with uninfected necrosis ✓K85.32 …… with infected necrosis •K85.8 Other acute pancreatitis ✓K85.80 …… without necrosis or infection ✓K85.81 …… with uninfected necrosis ✓K85.82 …… with infected necrosis •K85.9 Acute pancreatitis, unspecified ✓K85.90 Acute pancreatitis without necrosis or infection, unspecified ✓K85.91 Acute pancreatitis with uninfected necrosis, unspecified ✓K85.92 Acute pancreatitis with infected necrosis, unspecified Maintaining a moderate body weight, eating a well-balanced diet, staying hydrated, and quitting smoking and alcohol can help prevent pancreatitis. Healthcare providers need to be well-informed about the specific ICD-10 codes to report pancreatitis. Medical billing services provided by AAPC-certified coders can help physicians optimize reimbursement for the services they offer. www.outsourcestrategies.com 800-670-2809