Cyst of pancreas

This code represents a fluid-filled sac or lesion located within the pancreas. These cysts can be true cysts, pseudocysts, or other cystic neoplasms, and may be congenital or acquired. They are often discovered incidentally during imaging for other conditions.

Use this code when documentation clearly indicates the presence of a pancreatic cyst without further specification of its type (e.g., serous, mucinous, pseudocyst). This code is appropriate for initial diagnosis and ongoing management of an unspecified pancreatic cyst.

• Do not use this code if a more specific type of pancreatic cyst is documented (e.g., K86.3 for pancreatic pseudocyst, D13.6 for benign neoplasm of pancreas).
• Always review imaging reports and pathology results for definitive cyst type.
• Sequence this code as a primary diagnosis when the cyst is the reason for the encounter, or as a secondary diagnosis if it's an incidental finding being monitored.