Other pancreatic diseases (including chronic pancreatitis)
Also known as: Diseases of pancreas, unspecified
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In short
The pancreas is a gland located behind the stomach and in front of the spine that produces juices to help break down food and hormones to help control blood sugar levels. Problems with this gland can lead to health issues such as pancreatitis, pancreatic cancer, and cystic fibrosis. The pancreas also plays a role in diabetes, where the beta cells either no longer make insulin due to an immune system attack in type 1 diabetes, or the gland loses the ability to secrete enough insulin in response to meals in type 2 diabetes.
Source: MedlinePlus, National Library of Medicine.
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Description
The pancreas is a gland behind your stomach and in front of your spine. It produces juices that help break down food and hormones that help control blood sugar levels. Problems with the pancreas can lead to many health problems. These include:
- Pancreatitis, or inflammation of the pancreas: This happens when digestive enzymes start digesting the pancreas itself
- Pancreatic cancer
- Cystic fibrosis, a genetic disorder in which thick, sticky mucus can also block tubes in your pancreas
The pancreas also plays a role in diabetes. In type 1 diabetes, the beta cells of the pancreas no longer make insulin because the body's immune system has attacked them. In type 2 diabetes, the pancreas loses the ability to secrete enough insulin in response to meals.
Next to it in ICD-10
- K82Other gallbladder diseases
- K83Other bile duct diseases
- K85Pancreatitis
- K87Gallbladder, bile duct and pancreas disorders in other diseases
- K90Intestinal malabsorption (including coeliac disease)
- L00Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome
Neighbouring codes in the classification, not a medical link.
External resources
Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for Other pancreatic diseases (including chronic pancreatitis)?
K86 (WHO, International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision).
What is the ICD-11 code for Other pancreatic diseases (including chronic pancreatitis)?
DC3Z: Diseases of pancreas, unspecified (WHO, ICD-11 for Mortality and Morbidity Statistics).
Sources and attribution
- ICD-11 for Mortality and Morbidity Statistics, © World Health Organization, licensed under CC BY-ND 3.0 IGO.
- Names other than the official source titles: Anpheros translations and plain-language names, made with AI assistance and checked automatically; the source names are in English.
- Source: MedlinePlus, National Library of Medicine.
- ICD-10 codes and titles © World Health Organization. Source: WHO, International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision (2019).
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