K86.2

Billable

Cyst of pancreas

HCC Category Mapping

RxHCCHCC 66 — Pancreatic Disease and Disorders

0.000

What This Code Means

A fluid-filled sac or cavity that forms in the pancreas, which may be present from birth or develop over time.

Coding Tips

•Distinguish between true cysts (K86.2) and pseudocysts (K86.3); true cysts have an epithelial lining
•Document size and location if clinically significant for treatment planning

Clinical Significance

Pancreatic cysts are fluid-filled cavities within the pancreas that may be congenital or acquired, requiring monitoring for growth and malignant potential. These lesions need regular surveillance and may require surgical intervention depending on size and characteristics.

Documentation Requirements

✓Imaging confirmation of pancreatic cystic lesion
✓Documentation of cyst size and location
✓Clinical presentation or incidental finding
✓Differentiation from pseudocysts when possible
✓Exclusion of malignant cystic neoplasms
✓Family history of pancreatic disease when relevant
✓Surveillance imaging results
✓Symptomatic versus asymptomatic presentation

Commonly Confused Codes

K86.3 — Pancreatic pseudocyst lacks true epithelial lining C25.9 — Malignant pancreatic neoplasm when malignancy suspected D13.7 — Benign pancreatic neoplasm for true neoplastic cysts K85.9 — Acute pancreatitis when cyst is complication Q45.0 — Congenital pancreatic cysts when present from birth

Code Hierarchy

└K86Other diseases of pancreas └K86.2Cyst of pancreas

└K86.2Cyst of pancreas