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

ICD-10 Coding for Cirrhosis with Ascites

K70.31
K74.6
R18.8

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for cirrhosis 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 with Ascites

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Cirrhosis 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

  • • Patient has a history of alcohol use and presents with ascites.

Applicable To

  • • Alcoholic liver disease with ascites

Important Notes

  • • Ensure alcohol use is documented.

Other and unspecified cirrhosis of liver

Non-Billable
K74.6
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Documentation of cirrhosis
  • • Ascites confirmed by SAAG ≥1.1 g/dL

Applicable To

  • • Non-alcoholic cirrhosis

Important Notes

  • • Link with R18.8 for ascites.

Other ascites

Billable Code
R18.8
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Ascitic fluid analysis showing SAAG ≥1.1 g/dL

Applicable To

  • • Ascites not otherwise specified

Important Notes

  • • Always link with a cirrhosis code.
Frequently Asked Questions

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

The ICD-10 code for alcoholic cirrhosis with ascites is K70.31, while non-alcoholic cirrhosis with ascites is coded as K74.6 with R18.8.

How do you document cirrhosis with ascites?

Document the etiology of cirrhosis, confirm ascites with SAAG ≥1.1 g/dL, and include management plans like diuretics or paracentesis.

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