ICD-10 K87
Billable / SpecificDisorders of gallbladder, biliary tract and pancreas in diseases classified elsewhere
About ICD-10-CM K87
ICD-10-CM code K87 represents Disorders of gallbladder, biliary tract and pancreas in diseases classified elsewhere. This is a billable/specific code in the Digestive System chapter (block K87). The 2026 edition of ICD-10-CM K87 became effective on October 1, 2025.
Type 1 Excludes
Pure excludes, these codes can never be coded together with K87. The conditions are mutually exclusive (e.g., congenital vs acquired forms).
- cytomegaloviral pancreatitis (B25.2)
- mumps pancreatitis (B26.3)
- syphilitic gallbladder (A52.74)
- syphilitic pancreas (A52.74)
- tuberculosis of gallbladder (A18.83)
- tuberculosis of pancreas (A18.83)
Coding Notes
Code First
- underlying disease
Medicare LCD Coverage for K87
Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) from CMS MACs that list K87 as a covered diagnosis.
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Commercial Payer Coverage
Coverage policies from major commercial payers referencing K87.
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5 Medicare
CPT Codes Commonly Billed with K87
Procedures frequently paired with this diagnosis based on PayerReady's Dx↔Px linkage data.
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Convert K87 to ICD-9-CM
Per CMS General Equivalence Mappings (GEMs), useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.
| ICD-10 | ICD-9 | Mapping Flags |
|---|---|---|
| K87 | 5768 | 10000 |
| K87 | 5778 | 10000 |
Flags format (5 digits): Approximate · No Map · Combination · Scenario · Choice List. Source: CMS 2017 GEMs (final version).
Codes Adjacent To K87
Other codes in section K80-K87 (Disorders of gallbladder, biliary tract and pancreas).
ICD-10 K87, Billing FAQ
Is ICD-10 code K87 billable? +
Yes, K87 is a billable ICD-10-CM code that can appear as a primary or secondary diagnosis on claims.
What codes are Type 1 Excludes for K87? +
Type 1 Excludes (never code together with K87): cytomegaloviral pancreatitis (B25.2); mumps pancreatitis (B26.3); syphilitic gallbladder (A52.74)
What ICD-9 codes does K87 map to? +
Per CMS GEMs, K87 maps to ICD-9 codes: 5768, 5778. Useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.
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Verified against the CMS 2026 code set on June 1, 2026.
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