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pancreatic insufficiency

Medical Definition

Inability of the exocrine pancreas to produce and secrete an adequate amount of digestive enzymes into the small intestine. patients present with symptoms of malabsorption syndrome, abdominal discomfort, and bloating. causes include chronic pancreatitis, cystic fibrosis, and autoimmune disorders.
Related Codes (1)
Code
Description
Billable
Details
K86.81Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency

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