K86 vs K90.3
K86 (Other diseases of pancreas) compared with K90.3 (Pancreatic steatorrhea), from the official CMS tabular data. Both may be reported when both conditions are documented (Excludes2).
Can these codes be reported together?
Yes, when both are documented. K86 carries an Excludes2 note covering K90.3: “pancreatic steatorrhea (K90.3)”
Excludes2 marks distinct conditions — both may be reported when both are documented.
Side by side
| K86Other diseases of pancreas | K90.3Pancreatic steatorrhea | |
|---|---|---|
| Billing status | Non-billable header | Billable |
| Classification | K00-K95 — Diseases of the Digestive System (K00-K95) | K00-K95 — Diseases of the Digestive System (K00-K95) |
| Definition | Other diseases of pancreas is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (K86). | Pancreatic steatorrhea is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (K90.3). |
Derived from the official CMS ICD-10-CM tabular data (FY2026). Not billing advice; verify sequencing rules for the encounter. All data sources