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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Cryptogenic Cirrhosis

ICD-10 Coding for Cryptogenic Cirrhosis

K74.69

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

Also Known as:
Idiopathic Cirrhosis
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Cryptogenic Cirrhosis

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Cryptogenic Cirrhosis

Use ICD-10 code K74.69 for other cirrhosis of liver, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Other cirrhosis of liver

Billable Code
K74.69
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Cirrhosis confirmed by biopsy and exclusion of other causes
documentation:
  • • Explicit documentation of exclusion of other etiologies

Applicable To

  • • Cryptogenic cirrhosis
  • • Idiopathic cirrhosis

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation explicitly states 'cryptogenic' and excludes other causes.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

R18.0

Ascites

Use when ascites is present as a complication of cirrhosis.

I85.11

Bleeding esophageal varices secondary to cirrhosis

Use when varices are present and linked to cirrhosis.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for cryptogenic cirrhosis?

The ICD-10 code for cryptogenic cirrhosis is K74.69, used when cirrhosis is confirmed and all other known causes are excluded.

How is cryptogenic cirrhosis diagnosed?

Cryptogenic cirrhosis is diagnosed by confirming cirrhosis through biopsy and excluding other causes like viral hepatitis, alcohol, and metabolic disorders.

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