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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Alcoholic Liver Cirrhosis

ICD-10 Coding for Alcoholic Liver Cirrhosis

K70.30
K70.31

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

Also Known as:
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Liver Cirrhosis due to Alcohol
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Alcoholic Liver Cirrhosis

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Alcoholic Liver Cirrhosis

Use ICD-10 code K70.30 for alcoholic cirrhosis of liver without ascites, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Alcoholic cirrhosis of liver without ascites

Billable Code
K70.30
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • No ascites present on imaging or clinical exam.

Applicable To

  • • Alcoholic cirrhosis without ascites

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies absence of ascites.

Alcoholic cirrhosis of liver with ascites

Billable Code
K70.31
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Ultrasound showing ascites
  • • AST:ALT ratio >1.5
  • • INR >1.5

Applicable To

  • • Alcoholic cirrhosis with ascites

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies presence of ascites.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

F10.20

Alcohol dependence, uncomplicated

Use alongside K70.30 to document alcohol dependence.

F10.21

Alcohol dependence, in remission

Use alongside K70.31 to document alcohol dependence in remission.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for alcoholic liver cirrhosis?

The ICD-10 code for alcoholic liver cirrhosis without ascites is K70.30, and with ascites is K70.31.

How is alcoholic liver cirrhosis documented?

Document specific alcohol use history, lab results, and imaging findings to support the diagnosis of alcoholic liver cirrhosis.

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