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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Hepatic Insufficiency

ICD-10 Coding for Hepatic Insufficiency

K72.00
K76.82

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

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

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Hepatic Insufficiency

Use ICD-10 code K72.00 for acute and subacute hepatic failure without coma, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Acute and subacute hepatic failure without coma

Billable Code
K72.00
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • INR >1.5
  • • Bilirubin >2 mg/dL
  • • Acute onset (<26 weeks)

Applicable To

  • • Acute liver failure without coma

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the absence of coma.

Hepatic encephalopathy

Billable Code
K76.82
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Presence of asterixis
  • • Serum ammonia >50 µmol/L

Applicable To

  • • Portal-systemic encephalopathy

Important Notes

  • • Ensure linkage to liver disease is documented.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

K76.82

Hepatic encephalopathy

Use when hepatic encephalopathy is present as a complication.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for hepatic insufficiency?

The ICD-10 code for acute hepatic insufficiency without coma is K72.00. It requires documentation of specific lab values such as INR and bilirubin levels.

How is hepatic encephalopathy coded?

Hepatic encephalopathy is coded as K76.82. Ensure documentation links encephalopathy to liver disease for accurate coding.

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