Alcohol induced acute pancreatitis without necrosis or infct

This code signifies an acute inflammatory process of the pancreas directly attributable to alcohol consumption, where imaging or surgical findings do not indicate pancreatic necrosis or infection. The condition typically presents with sudden onset of severe epigastric pain, often radiating to the back, accompanied by nausea and vomiting.

Assign this code when documentation clearly links acute pancreatitis to alcohol use and explicitly states the absence of necrosis or infection. This is appropriate for initial and subsequent encounters for the acute episode. Supporting documentation includes a history of significant alcohol intake, elevated pancreatic enzymes (amylase, lipase), and imaging (e.g., CT scan) confirming acute pancreatitis without evidence of necrosis or infection.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states "without necrosis or infection" to avoid more specific codes.
• Do not use this code if the pancreatitis is chronic or due to other etiologies (e.g., gallstones).
• Always code the associated alcohol use disorder (e.g., F10.x) as a secondary diagnosis, if present and documented.