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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Acute Liver Failure

ICD-10 Coding for Acute Liver Failure

K72.0
K71.1
K76.82

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

Also Known as:
Fulminant Hepatic Failure
Acute Hepatic Failure
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Acute Liver Failure

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Acute Liver Failure

Use ICD-10 code K72.0 for acute and subacute hepatic failure, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Acute and subacute hepatic failure

Non-Billable
K72.0
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Presence of acute symptoms and lab findings

Applicable To

  • • Acute liver failure not due to drugs or toxins

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies acute nature and excludes chronic conditions.

Toxic liver disease with hepatic necrosis

Non-Billable
K71.1
Non-Billable

Applicable To

  • • Drug-induced liver failure

Important Notes

  • • Document specific drug and confirm with toxicology.

Hepatic encephalopathy

Billable Code
K76.82
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Neurological symptoms due to liver failure

Important Notes

  • • Specify encephalopathy grade and link to liver failure.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

K76.82

Hepatic encephalopathy

Use when neurological symptoms are present alongside liver failure.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for acute liver failure?

The ICD-10 code for acute liver failure is K72.0, used for non-toxic etiologies such as viral or autoimmune hepatitis.

How do you code drug-induced acute liver failure?

Use ICD-10 code K71.1 for drug-induced acute liver failure, with an additional code to identify the specific drug.

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