K86.89 vs K90.3
K86.89 (Other specified 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. K86.89 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
| K86.89Other specified diseases of pancreas | K90.3Pancreatic steatorrhea | |
|---|---|---|
| Billing status | Billable | Billable |
| Classification | K00-K95 — Diseases of the Digestive System (K00-K95) | K00-K95 — Diseases of the Digestive System (K00-K95) |
| Definition | Other specified diseases of pancreas is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (K86.89). | Pancreatic steatorrhea is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (K90.3). |
| Includes | Aseptic pancreatic necrosis, unrelated to acute pancreatitis Atrophy of pancreas Calculus of pancreas Cirrhosis of pancreas | — |
Derived from the official CMS ICD-10-CM tabular data (FY2026). Not billing advice; verify sequencing rules for the encounter. All data sources