Chronic Pancreatitis J015

Current RMA Instruments
Reasonable Hypothesis SOP
64 of 2020
Balance of Probabilities SOP
65 of 2020
Changes from previous Instruments

 ICD Coding
  • ICD-9-CM Codes:  577.1, 577.8
  • ICD-10-AM Codes: K86.0, K86.1
Brief description

Chronic pancreatitis is a condition in which there is ongoing inflammation and scarring of the pancreas, with progressive loss of pancreatic function.

Confirming the diagnosis

The diagnosis can be difficult. There is a need to exclude malignant neoplasm of the pancreas.  The diagnosis is based on clinical manfestations, imaging and laboratory studies.  The diagnosis can be confirmed by: calcifications within the pancreas on computed tomography (CT) scan; an abnormal pancreatogram revealing beading of the main pancreatic duct or ectatic side branches; or an abnormal secretin pancreatic function test. 

The relevant medical specialist is a gastroenterologist.

Additional diagnoses covered by SOP
  • Acute on chronic pancreatitis
Conditions not covered by SOP
  • Acute pancreatitis*
  • Pancreatic cyst* - acute pancreatitis SOP
  • Pancreatic pseudocyst* - acute pancreatitis SOP
  • Recurrent acute pancreatitis* - acute pancreatitis SOP 

* another SOP applies

Clinical onset

The common presentation is with abdominal pain, which may occur in discrete attacks early in the course of the condition.  Other symptoms don't tend to develop until the disease is well advanced, but include symptoms of fat malabsorption (particulalry steatorrhoea) and symptoms of diabetes mellitus (due to destruction of pancreatic islet cells).

Clinical worsening

The only SOP worsening factor is for inability to obtain appropriate clinical management.  Pancreatic damage from chronic pancreatitis is irreversible.  Treatment is mostly symptomatic, involving pain management, replacement of enzyme deficiencies and management of complications.  Cessation of alcohol consumption and smoking may slow the progression of the condition.

 

 

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Last amended

Rulebase for chronic pancreatitis

<h5><strong>Current RMA Instruments</strong></h5><table border="1" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="1"><tbody><tr><td><address><a href="http://www.rma.gov.au/assets/SOP/2020/f84aa6ee1d/064.pdf&quot; target="_blank">Reasonable Hypothesis SOP </a></address></td><td>64 of 2020</td></tr><tr><td><address><a href="http://www.rma.gov.au/assets/SOP/2020/3301915377/065.pdf&quot; target="_blank">Balance of Probabilities SOP </a></address></td><td>65 of 2020</td></tr></tbody></table><h5>Changes from previous Instruments</h5><p><drupal-media data-entity-type="media" data-entity-uuid="c1861227-80fd-498f-944e-21ad70f160c4" data-view-mode="wysiwyg"></drupal-media></p><h5 data-fid="4158"> ICD Coding</h5><ul><li>ICD-9-CM Codes:<span>  </span>577.1, 577.8</li><li>ICD-10-AM Codes: K86.0, K86.1</li></ul><h5>Brief description</h5><p>Chronic pancreatitis is a condition in which there is ongoing inflammation and scarring of the pancreas, with progressive loss of pancreatic function.</p><h5><strong>Confirming the diagnosis</strong></h5><p>The diagnosis can be difficult. There is a need to exclude malignant neoplasm of the pancreas.  The diagnosis is based on clinical manfestations, imaging and laboratory studies.  The diagnosis can be confirmed by: calcifications within the pancreas on computed tomography (CT) scan; an abnormal pancreatogram revealing beading of the main pancreatic duct or ectatic side branches; or an abnormal secretin pancreatic function test. </p><p>The relevant medical specialist is a gastroenterologist.</p><h5><strong>Additional diagnoses covered by SOP</strong></h5><ul><li>Acute on chronic pancreatitis</li></ul><h5><strong>Conditions not covered by SOP</strong></h5><ul><li>Acute pancreatitis*</li><li>Pancreatic cyst* - acute pancreatitis SOP</li><li>Pancreatic pseudocyst* - acute pancreatitis SOP</li><li>Recurrent acute pancreatitis* - acute pancreatitis SOP </li></ul><p>* another SOP applies</p><h5><strong>Clinical onset</strong></h5><p>The common presentation is with abdominal pain, which may occur in discrete attacks early in the course of the condition.  Other symptoms don't tend to develop until the disease is well advanced, but include symptoms of fat malabsorption (particulalry steatorrhoea) and symptoms of diabetes mellitus (due to destruction of pancreatic islet cells).</p><h5>Clinical worsening</h5><p>The only SOP worsening factor is for inability to obtain appropriate clinical management.  Pancreatic damage from chronic pancreatitis is irreversible.  Treatment is mostly symptomatic, involving pain management, replacement of enzyme deficiencies and management of complications.  Cessation of alcohol consumption and smoking may slow the progression of the condition.</p><p> </p><p> </p>

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Acute pancreatitis

Current RMA Instruments
Reasonable Hypothesis SOP
64 of 2020
Balance of Probabilities SOP
65 of 2020
Changes from previous Instruments

 ICD Coding
  • ICD-9-CM Codes:  577.1, 577.8
  • ICD-10-AM Codes: K86.0, K86.1
Brief description

Chronic pancreatitis is a condition in which there is ongoing inflammation and scarring of the pancreas, with progressive loss of pancreatic function.

Confirming the diagnosis

The diagnosis can be difficult. There is a need to exclude malignant neoplasm of the pancreas.  The diagnosis is based on clinical manfestations, imaging and laboratory studies.  The diagnosis can be confirmed by: calcifications within the pancreas on computed tomography (CT) scan; an abnormal pancreatogram revealing beading of the main pancreatic duct or ectatic side branches; or an abnormal secretin pancreatic function test. 

The relevant medical specialist is a gastroenterologist.

Additional diagnoses covered by SOP
  • Acute on chronic pancreatitis
Conditions not covered by SOP
  • Acute pancreatitis*
  • Pancreatic cyst* - acute pancreatitis SOP
  • Pancreatic pseudocyst* - acute pancreatitis SOP
  • Recurrent acute pancreatitis* - acute pancreatitis SOP 

* another SOP applies

Clinical onset

The common presentation is with abdominal pain, which may occur in discrete attacks early in the course of the condition.  Other symptoms don't tend to develop until the disease is well advanced, but include symptoms of fat malabsorption (particulalry steatorrhoea) and symptoms of diabetes mellitus (due to destruction of pancreatic islet cells).

Clinical worsening

The only SOP worsening factor is for inability to obtain appropriate clinical management.  Pancreatic damage from chronic pancreatitis is irreversible.  Treatment is mostly symptomatic, involving pain management, replacement of enzyme deficiencies and management of complications.  Cessation of alcohol consumption and smoking may slow the progression of the condition.

 

 

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/ccps-medical-research-library/statements-principles/c-d/chronic-pancreatitis-j015-k860k861/rulebase-chronic-pancreatitis/acute-pancreatitis

Alcohol consumption

Current RMA Instruments
Reasonable Hypothesis SOP
64 of 2020
Balance of Probabilities SOP
65 of 2020
Changes from previous Instruments

 ICD Coding
  • ICD-9-CM Codes:  577.1, 577.8
  • ICD-10-AM Codes: K86.0, K86.1
Brief description

Chronic pancreatitis is a condition in which there is ongoing inflammation and scarring of the pancreas, with progressive loss of pancreatic function.

Confirming the diagnosis

The diagnosis can be difficult. There is a need to exclude malignant neoplasm of the pancreas.  The diagnosis is based on clinical manfestations, imaging and laboratory studies.  The diagnosis can be confirmed by: calcifications within the pancreas on computed tomography (CT) scan; an abnormal pancreatogram revealing beading of the main pancreatic duct or ectatic side branches; or an abnormal secretin pancreatic function test. 

The relevant medical specialist is a gastroenterologist.

Additional diagnoses covered by SOP
  • Acute on chronic pancreatitis
Conditions not covered by SOP
  • Acute pancreatitis*
  • Pancreatic cyst* - acute pancreatitis SOP
  • Pancreatic pseudocyst* - acute pancreatitis SOP
  • Recurrent acute pancreatitis* - acute pancreatitis SOP 

* another SOP applies

Clinical onset

The common presentation is with abdominal pain, which may occur in discrete attacks early in the course of the condition.  Other symptoms don't tend to develop until the disease is well advanced, but include symptoms of fat malabsorption (particulalry steatorrhoea) and symptoms of diabetes mellitus (due to destruction of pancreatic islet cells).

Clinical worsening

The only SOP worsening factor is for inability to obtain appropriate clinical management.  Pancreatic damage from chronic pancreatitis is irreversible.  Treatment is mostly symptomatic, involving pain management, replacement of enzyme deficiencies and management of complications.  Cessation of alcohol consumption and smoking may slow the progression of the condition.

 

 

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/ccps-medical-research-library/statements-principles/c-d/chronic-pancreatitis-j015-k860k861/rulebase-chronic-pancreatitis/alcohol-consumption

Disorder causing obstruction of the pancreatic ductal system

Current RMA Instruments
Reasonable Hypothesis SOP
64 of 2020
Balance of Probabilities SOP
65 of 2020
Changes from previous Instruments

 ICD Coding
  • ICD-9-CM Codes:  577.1, 577.8
  • ICD-10-AM Codes: K86.0, K86.1
Brief description

Chronic pancreatitis is a condition in which there is ongoing inflammation and scarring of the pancreas, with progressive loss of pancreatic function.

Confirming the diagnosis

The diagnosis can be difficult. There is a need to exclude malignant neoplasm of the pancreas.  The diagnosis is based on clinical manfestations, imaging and laboratory studies.  The diagnosis can be confirmed by: calcifications within the pancreas on computed tomography (CT) scan; an abnormal pancreatogram revealing beading of the main pancreatic duct or ectatic side branches; or an abnormal secretin pancreatic function test. 

The relevant medical specialist is a gastroenterologist.

Additional diagnoses covered by SOP
  • Acute on chronic pancreatitis
Conditions not covered by SOP
  • Acute pancreatitis*
  • Pancreatic cyst* - acute pancreatitis SOP
  • Pancreatic pseudocyst* - acute pancreatitis SOP
  • Recurrent acute pancreatitis* - acute pancreatitis SOP 

* another SOP applies

Clinical onset

The common presentation is with abdominal pain, which may occur in discrete attacks early in the course of the condition.  Other symptoms don't tend to develop until the disease is well advanced, but include symptoms of fat malabsorption (particulalry steatorrhoea) and symptoms of diabetes mellitus (due to destruction of pancreatic islet cells).

Clinical worsening

The only SOP worsening factor is for inability to obtain appropriate clinical management.  Pancreatic damage from chronic pancreatitis is irreversible.  Treatment is mostly symptomatic, involving pain management, replacement of enzyme deficiencies and management of complications.  Cessation of alcohol consumption and smoking may slow the progression of the condition.

 

 

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/ccps-medical-research-library/statements-principles/c-d/chronic-pancreatitis-j015-k860k861/rulebase-chronic-pancreatitis/disorder-causing-obstruction-pancreatic-ductal-system

Hyperparathyroidism

Current RMA Instruments
Reasonable Hypothesis SOP
64 of 2020
Balance of Probabilities SOP
65 of 2020
Changes from previous Instruments

 ICD Coding
  • ICD-9-CM Codes:  577.1, 577.8
  • ICD-10-AM Codes: K86.0, K86.1
Brief description

Chronic pancreatitis is a condition in which there is ongoing inflammation and scarring of the pancreas, with progressive loss of pancreatic function.

Confirming the diagnosis

The diagnosis can be difficult. There is a need to exclude malignant neoplasm of the pancreas.  The diagnosis is based on clinical manfestations, imaging and laboratory studies.  The diagnosis can be confirmed by: calcifications within the pancreas on computed tomography (CT) scan; an abnormal pancreatogram revealing beading of the main pancreatic duct or ectatic side branches; or an abnormal secretin pancreatic function test. 

The relevant medical specialist is a gastroenterologist.

Additional diagnoses covered by SOP
  • Acute on chronic pancreatitis
Conditions not covered by SOP
  • Acute pancreatitis*
  • Pancreatic cyst* - acute pancreatitis SOP
  • Pancreatic pseudocyst* - acute pancreatitis SOP
  • Recurrent acute pancreatitis* - acute pancreatitis SOP 

* another SOP applies

Clinical onset

The common presentation is with abdominal pain, which may occur in discrete attacks early in the course of the condition.  Other symptoms don't tend to develop until the disease is well advanced, but include symptoms of fat malabsorption (particulalry steatorrhoea) and symptoms of diabetes mellitus (due to destruction of pancreatic islet cells).

Clinical worsening

The only SOP worsening factor is for inability to obtain appropriate clinical management.  Pancreatic damage from chronic pancreatitis is irreversible.  Treatment is mostly symptomatic, involving pain management, replacement of enzyme deficiencies and management of complications.  Cessation of alcohol consumption and smoking may slow the progression of the condition.

 

 

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/ccps-medical-research-library/statements-principles/c-d/chronic-pancreatitis-j015-k860k861/rulebase-chronic-pancreatitis/hyperparathyroidism

Inability to obtain appropriate clinical management for chronic pancreatitis

Current RMA Instruments
Reasonable Hypothesis SOP
64 of 2020
Balance of Probabilities SOP
65 of 2020
Changes from previous Instruments

 ICD Coding
  • ICD-9-CM Codes:  577.1, 577.8
  • ICD-10-AM Codes: K86.0, K86.1
Brief description

Chronic pancreatitis is a condition in which there is ongoing inflammation and scarring of the pancreas, with progressive loss of pancreatic function.

Confirming the diagnosis

The diagnosis can be difficult. There is a need to exclude malignant neoplasm of the pancreas.  The diagnosis is based on clinical manfestations, imaging and laboratory studies.  The diagnosis can be confirmed by: calcifications within the pancreas on computed tomography (CT) scan; an abnormal pancreatogram revealing beading of the main pancreatic duct or ectatic side branches; or an abnormal secretin pancreatic function test. 

The relevant medical specialist is a gastroenterologist.

Additional diagnoses covered by SOP
  • Acute on chronic pancreatitis
Conditions not covered by SOP
  • Acute pancreatitis*
  • Pancreatic cyst* - acute pancreatitis SOP
  • Pancreatic pseudocyst* - acute pancreatitis SOP
  • Recurrent acute pancreatitis* - acute pancreatitis SOP 

* another SOP applies

Clinical onset

The common presentation is with abdominal pain, which may occur in discrete attacks early in the course of the condition.  Other symptoms don't tend to develop until the disease is well advanced, but include symptoms of fat malabsorption (particulalry steatorrhoea) and symptoms of diabetes mellitus (due to destruction of pancreatic islet cells).

Clinical worsening

The only SOP worsening factor is for inability to obtain appropriate clinical management.  Pancreatic damage from chronic pancreatitis is irreversible.  Treatment is mostly symptomatic, involving pain management, replacement of enzyme deficiencies and management of complications.  Cessation of alcohol consumption and smoking may slow the progression of the condition.

 

 

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/ccps-medical-research-library/statements-principles/c-d/chronic-pancreatitis-j015-k860k861/rulebase-chronic-pancreatitis/inability-obtain-appropriate-clinical-management-chronic-pancreatitis

Therapeutic radiation to the region of the pancreas

Current RMA Instruments
Reasonable Hypothesis SOP
64 of 2020
Balance of Probabilities SOP
65 of 2020
Changes from previous Instruments

 ICD Coding
  • ICD-9-CM Codes:  577.1, 577.8
  • ICD-10-AM Codes: K86.0, K86.1
Brief description

Chronic pancreatitis is a condition in which there is ongoing inflammation and scarring of the pancreas, with progressive loss of pancreatic function.

Confirming the diagnosis

The diagnosis can be difficult. There is a need to exclude malignant neoplasm of the pancreas.  The diagnosis is based on clinical manfestations, imaging and laboratory studies.  The diagnosis can be confirmed by: calcifications within the pancreas on computed tomography (CT) scan; an abnormal pancreatogram revealing beading of the main pancreatic duct or ectatic side branches; or an abnormal secretin pancreatic function test. 

The relevant medical specialist is a gastroenterologist.

Additional diagnoses covered by SOP
  • Acute on chronic pancreatitis
Conditions not covered by SOP
  • Acute pancreatitis*
  • Pancreatic cyst* - acute pancreatitis SOP
  • Pancreatic pseudocyst* - acute pancreatitis SOP
  • Recurrent acute pancreatitis* - acute pancreatitis SOP 

* another SOP applies

Clinical onset

The common presentation is with abdominal pain, which may occur in discrete attacks early in the course of the condition.  Other symptoms don't tend to develop until the disease is well advanced, but include symptoms of fat malabsorption (particulalry steatorrhoea) and symptoms of diabetes mellitus (due to destruction of pancreatic islet cells).

Clinical worsening

The only SOP worsening factor is for inability to obtain appropriate clinical management.  Pancreatic damage from chronic pancreatitis is irreversible.  Treatment is mostly symptomatic, involving pain management, replacement of enzyme deficiencies and management of complications.  Cessation of alcohol consumption and smoking may slow the progression of the condition.

 

 

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Trauma to the pancreas

Current RMA Instruments
Reasonable Hypothesis SOP
64 of 2020
Balance of Probabilities SOP
65 of 2020
Changes from previous Instruments

 ICD Coding
  • ICD-9-CM Codes:  577.1, 577.8
  • ICD-10-AM Codes: K86.0, K86.1
Brief description

Chronic pancreatitis is a condition in which there is ongoing inflammation and scarring of the pancreas, with progressive loss of pancreatic function.

Confirming the diagnosis

The diagnosis can be difficult. There is a need to exclude malignant neoplasm of the pancreas.  The diagnosis is based on clinical manfestations, imaging and laboratory studies.  The diagnosis can be confirmed by: calcifications within the pancreas on computed tomography (CT) scan; an abnormal pancreatogram revealing beading of the main pancreatic duct or ectatic side branches; or an abnormal secretin pancreatic function test. 

The relevant medical specialist is a gastroenterologist.

Additional diagnoses covered by SOP
  • Acute on chronic pancreatitis
Conditions not covered by SOP
  • Acute pancreatitis*
  • Pancreatic cyst* - acute pancreatitis SOP
  • Pancreatic pseudocyst* - acute pancreatitis SOP
  • Recurrent acute pancreatitis* - acute pancreatitis SOP 

* another SOP applies

Clinical onset

The common presentation is with abdominal pain, which may occur in discrete attacks early in the course of the condition.  Other symptoms don't tend to develop until the disease is well advanced, but include symptoms of fat malabsorption (particulalry steatorrhoea) and symptoms of diabetes mellitus (due to destruction of pancreatic islet cells).

Clinical worsening

The only SOP worsening factor is for inability to obtain appropriate clinical management.  Pancreatic damage from chronic pancreatitis is irreversible.  Treatment is mostly symptomatic, involving pain management, replacement of enzyme deficiencies and management of complications.  Cessation of alcohol consumption and smoking may slow the progression of the condition.

 

 

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/ccps-medical-research-library/statements-principles/c-d/chronic-pancreatitis-j015-k860k861/rulebase-chronic-pancreatitis/trauma-pancreas