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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Cirrhosis of Liver with Ascites

ICD-10 Coding for Cirrhosis of Liver with Ascites

K70.31
R18.8

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

Also Known as:
Liver Cirrhosis with Ascites
Hepatic Cirrhosis with Ascites
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Cirrhosis of Liver with Ascites

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Cirrhosis of Liver with Ascites

Use ICD-10 code K70.31 for alcoholic cirrhosis of liver with ascites, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Alcoholic cirrhosis of liver with ascites

Billable Code
K70.31
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • AST:ALT ratio ≥1.3
  • • Ultrasound showing cirrhotic liver morphology
  • • SAAG >1.1 g/dL
documentation:
  • • Explicit mention of alcoholic cirrhosis with ascites

Applicable To

  • • Alcoholic cirrhosis with ascites

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies alcohol as the cause of cirrhosis.

Other ascites

Billable Code
R18.8
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • SAAG <1.1 g/dL
  • • Imaging showing non-cirrhotic ascites

Applicable To

  • • Ascites not specified as due to cirrhosis

Important Notes

  • • Ensure ascites is not linked to cirrhosis before using this code.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

B18.2

Chronic viral hepatitis C

Use when hepatitis C is present alongside cirrhosis.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for cirrhosis of liver with ascites?

The ICD-10 code for alcoholic cirrhosis of liver with ascites is K70.31. Use this code when the cirrhosis is alcohol-related and ascites is present.

How do you document cirrhosis of liver with ascites?

Document cirrhosis of liver with ascites by specifying the etiology, such as alcohol, and including lab results like AST:ALT ratio and imaging findings.

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