Pancreatitis is inflammation of the pancreas, a small gland located behind your stomach that helps digest food and regulate blood sugar. It can present suddenly (acute pancreatitis) or develop over time into a persistent condition (chronic pancreatitis), potentially causing lasting damage.
Symptoms often include:
Several factors can trigger pancreatitis:
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The general ICD-10 codes for pancreatitis are K85 for acute pancreatitis and K86 for chronic pancreatitis.
Acute pancreatitis codes fall under K85.0 for mild cases, K85.1 to K85.8 for various specific types, and K85.9 for unspecified acute pancreatitis.
Chronic pancreatitis codes include K86.1 for chronic calcific pancreatitis and K86.8 for other specified chronic pancreatitis types.
Acute pancreatitis is classified into four stages: mild, moderate, severe, and critical, based on organ failure and complications.
The ICD-10 code for a pancreatic cyst is K86.3.
The ICD-10 code used for a pancreatic mass (other than cancer) is K86.8.
Pancreatic cancer codes range from C25.0 for the head of the pancreas through C25.9 for an unspecified site.
Risk factors for pancreatic cancer include long-term (chronic) pancreatitis, smoking, a family history of the disease, and certain inherited genetic mutations.
The five-year survival rate for stage IV pancreatic cancer is approximately 3-5 percent, though early detection and treatment may improve outcomes.
Common signs include persistent upper abdominal pain, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes), unexplained weight loss, and pale, oily stools.
