Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for alcoholic liver disease includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.
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Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Alcoholic Liver Disease
Use ICD-10 code K70.30 for alcoholic cirrhosis of liver without ascites, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.
Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis
Alcohol dependence, uncomplicated
Use to specify alcohol dependence when coding alcoholic liver disease.
The ICD-10 code for alcoholic liver disease with ascites is K70.31. It requires documentation of ascites confirmed by physical exam or imaging.
Document specific alcohol use history, lab results, and imaging findings. Include details like AST:ALT ratio and presence of ascites.