DC31ICD-11 MMS 2026-01
Acute pancreatitis
Description
Inflammation of the pancreas with sudden onset. Pathological changes range from oedema to necrosis. While mild cases often recover without complications, severe cases have high mortality due to systemic complications despite intensive treatment.
Exclusions from above levels
Child codes
DC31.0– Acute idiopathic pancreatitisDC31.1– Acute alcohol-induced pancreatitisDC31.2– Acute biliary pancreatitisDC31.3– Acute drug-induced pancreatitisDC31.4– Hereditary acute pancreatitisDC31.5– Acute exacerbation of chronic pancreatitisDC31.Y– Other specified acute pancreatitisDC31.Z– Acute pancreatitis, unspecified
Foundation children elsewhere
Sibling codes
Foundation entity
Allowed postcoordination axes
Part of: 13: Diseases of the digestive system