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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Acute Hepatic Encephalopathy

ICD-10 Coding for Acute Hepatic Encephalopathy

K76.82
K72.00

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for acute hepatic encephalopathy includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Liver Encephalopathy
Hepatic Coma
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Acute Hepatic Encephalopathy

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Acute Hepatic Encephalopathy

Use ICD-10 code K76.82 for hepatic encephalopathy, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Hepatic encephalopathy

Billable Code
K76.82
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Documented hepatic encephalopathy without liver failure

Applicable To

  • • Acute hepatic encephalopathy
  • • Chronic hepatic encephalopathy

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies absence of liver failure.

Acute hepatic failure without coma

Billable Code
K72.00
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

    Applicable To

    • • Acute liver failure without coma

    Important Notes

    • • Ensure linkage between liver failure and encephalopathy.
    Ancillary Codes

    Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

    K74.60

    Cirrhosis of liver, unspecified

    Use to indicate underlying liver disease.

    F10.129

    Alcohol abuse, unspecified

    Use to indicate alcohol-related etiology.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is the ICD-10 code for acute hepatic encephalopathy?

    The ICD-10 code for acute hepatic encephalopathy is K76.82, used when there is no liver failure present.

    When should K72.00 be used instead of K76.82?

    Use K72.00 for acute hepatic failure without coma, when liver failure is documented.

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