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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Liver Cirrhosis

ICD-10 Coding for Liver Cirrhosis

K70.30
K70.31

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

Also Known as:
Hepatic Cirrhosis
Cirrhosis of the Liver
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Liver Cirrhosis

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

Use ICD-10 code K70.30 for alcoholic cirrhosis of liver without ascites, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Alcoholic cirrhosis of liver without ascites

Billable Code
K70.30
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Documented history of alcohol use
  • • Liver biopsy or imaging showing cirrhosis

Applicable To

  • • Alcoholic liver disease

Important Notes

  • • Ensure alcohol use is documented clearly.

Alcoholic cirrhosis of liver with ascites

Billable Code
K70.31
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Documented history of alcohol use
  • • Imaging showing ascites

Applicable To

  • • Alcoholic liver disease with ascites

Important Notes

  • • Ascites must be confirmed by imaging or physical exam.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

I85.00

Esophageal varices without bleeding

Use when varices are present without bleeding.

I85.11

Esophageal varices with bleeding

Use when varices are present with bleeding.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The ICD-10 code for alcoholic cirrhosis with ascites is K70.31. This code is used when cirrhosis is due to alcohol and ascites is present.

How do you code liver cirrhosis without specifying the cause?

Use ICD-10 code K74.60 for unspecified cirrhosis of liver when the etiology is not documented.

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