Alcohol induced acute pancreatitis with infected necrosis

This diagnosis code signifies an acute inflammation of the pancreas that has been directly caused by alcohol consumption, and where there is documented evidence of infected pancreatic necrosis. This indicates a severe form of pancreatitis complicated by dead pancreatic tissue that has become infected.

This code is appropriate when the medical record clearly links acute pancreatitis to alcohol use and specifies the presence of infected necrosis. Documentation should include imaging findings (e.g., CT scan) confirming necrosis and microbiological evidence (e.g., culture results) or strong clinical suspicion of infection within the necrotic tissue.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states "alcohol induced" and "infected necrosis" to support this specific code.
• Do not use this code if the necrosis is sterile; a different subcategory for alcohol-induced acute pancreatitis with sterile necrosis would be more appropriate.
• Sequence this code as the primary diagnosis when it is the reason for the encounter, followed by any associated complications or manifestations.