ICD Code K86.8

ICD code K86.8 is used to identify other specified diseases of the pancreas that do not fall under more specific categories, such as certain types of chronic or acute pancreatitis, pancreatic cysts, or other distinct pancreatic disorders.

1. Presence of chronic or recurrent pancreatic pain not attributable to more common pancreatic disorders

2. Imaging findings indicating pancreatic abnormalities such as cysts, fibrosis, or calcifications not classified under more specific pancreatic diseases

3. Laboratory evidence of pancreatic dysfunction (e.g., abnormal pancreatic enzyme levels) without a definitive diagnosis of a more specific pancreatic condition

4. Symptoms such as unexplained weight loss, steatorrhea, or malabsorption associated with pancreatic pathology not otherwise specified

5. Exclusion of acute pancreatitis, chronic pancreatitis, pancreatic neoplasms, and other well-defined pancreatic diseases

6. Documentation of rare or atypical pancreatic conditions that do not fit established diagnostic categories

Relevant CPT codes that may be used to treat ICD code K86.8 include:

- 48100 (Pancreatectomy, total or subtotal, with or without splenectomy)

- 48120 (Pancreatectomy, distal subtotal with or without splenectomy)

- 48140 (Pancreatectomy, head of pancreas, with or without duodenectomy, without pancreatojejunostomy)

- 48145 (Pancreatectomy, head of pancreas, with duodenectomy, with pancreatojejunostomy)

- 48146 (Pancreatectomy, head of pancreas, with duodenectomy, with pancreatojejunostomy, with or without pylorus preservation)

- 48150 (Pancreatectomy, proximal subtotal with or without splenectomy)

- 48152 (Pancreatectomy, proximal subtotal with duodenectomy, with or without splenectomy)

- 48153 (Pancreatectomy, proximal subtotal with duodenectomy, with pancreatojejunostomy, with or without splenectomy)

- 48154 (Pancreatectomy, proximal subtotal with duodenectomy, with pancreatojejunostomy, with or without splenectomy, with or without pylorus preservation)

- 48999 (Unlisted procedure, pancreas)

- 43235 (Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy, diagnostic)

- 74160 (CT scan, abdomen, with contrast)

- 76700 (Ultrasound, abdominal, complete)

These CPT codes are commonly associated with the management and treatment of conditions classified under ICD code K86.8. Proper code selection should be based on the specific clinical scenario and procedures performed.

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