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📋Overview
Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency (EPI) is a condition characterized by inadequate production or secretion of pancreatic enzymes necessary for digestion. It is a modern term describing the failure of the pancreas to deliver sufficient digestive enzymes to the small intestine, leading to malabsorption. EPI is commonly associated with chronic pancreatitis, cystic fibrosis, pancreatic cancer, and other pancreatic disorders.
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Medical codes (for reference)
UMLS CUI: C0267963ICD-10-CM
K86.81
MeSH
D010188
SNOMED CT (US)
47367009
Codes are provided for reference and interoperability. They are not a diagnosis.
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