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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Increased Liver Enzymes

ICD-10 Coding for Increased Liver Enzymes

R74.01
K71.2

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

Also Known as:
Elevated Liver Transaminases
High Liver Enzymes
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Increased Liver Enzymes

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Increased Liver Enzymes

Use ICD-10 code R74.01 for elevated liver transaminases, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Elevated liver transaminases

Billable Code
R74.01
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • ALT/AST levels elevated without clear etiology
coding:
  • • No other specific liver condition identified

Applicable To

  • • Elevated ALT
  • • Elevated AST

Important Notes

  • • R74.01 should not be used as a primary diagnosis when a specific cause is identified.

Toxic liver disease with acute hepatitis

Billable Code
K71.2
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Documented causative agent
  • • Temporal relationship with drug/toxin exposure

Applicable To

  • • Drug-induced liver injury

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation of the specific toxin or drug causing liver damage.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

T39.8x5A

Adverse effect of other nonopioid analgesics

Use for adverse effects related to specific drugs causing liver damage.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for increased liver enzymes?

The ICD-10 code for increased liver enzymes is R74.01, used when liver transaminases are elevated without a known cause.

How do you code elevated liver enzymes due to medication?

For elevated liver enzymes due to medication, use K71.2 for toxic liver disease with acute hepatitis, and add an adverse effect code.

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