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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Fulminant Liver Failure

ICD-10 Coding for Fulminant Liver Failure

K72.0
K71.1
K70.4

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

Also Known as:
Acute Liver Failure
Fulminant Hepatic Failure
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Fulminant Liver Failure

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Fulminant Liver Failure

Use ICD-10 code K72.0 for acute and subacute hepatic failure, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Acute and subacute hepatic failure

Non-Billable
K72.0
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Presence of acute liver failure symptoms and lab findings
coding:
  • • No alcohol or drug involvement

Applicable To

  • • Acute liver failure
  • • Subacute liver failure

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the acute nature and any encephalopathy.

Toxic liver disease with hepatic necrosis

Non-Billable
K71.1
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Elevated transaminases
  • • Confirmed toxin exposure

Applicable To

  • • Drug-induced liver failure

Important Notes

  • • Document the specific toxin or drug causing the liver failure.

Alcoholic liver failure

Non-Billable
K70.4
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • History of significant alcohol use

Applicable To

  • • Liver failure due to alcohol

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies alcohol as the cause.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

R65.1

Systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS)

Use when liver failure is complicated by sepsis.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for fulminant liver failure?

The ICD-10 code for fulminant liver failure is K72.0, used for acute and subacute hepatic failure not due to alcohol or drugs.

How is fulminant liver failure documented?

Documentation should include onset, cause, lab findings, and encephalopathy status to ensure accurate coding and treatment planning.

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