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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Liver Dysfunction

ICD-10 Coding for Liver Dysfunction

K72.90
K76.82
R18.0

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

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

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

Use ICD-10 code K72.90 for hepatic failure, unspecified without coma, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Hepatic failure, unspecified without coma

Billable Code
K72.90
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • INR >1.5
  • • Bilirubin >2 mg/dL

Applicable To

  • • Acute liver failure
  • • Chronic liver failure

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies absence of coma.

Hepatic encephalopathy

Billable Code
K76.82
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Confusion
  • • Asterixis
  • • Elevated ammonia (>50 µmol/L)

Applicable To

  • • Neuropsychiatric symptoms due to liver dysfunction

Important Notes

  • • Document specific symptoms and lab findings.

Ascites

Billable Code
R18.0
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Abdominal ultrasound showing >500 mL free fluid
  • • SAAG ≥1.1

Applicable To

  • • Fluid accumulation in the peritoneal cavity

Important Notes

  • • Document imaging or paracentesis findings.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

R18.0

Use to indicate presence of ascites due to liver dysfunction.

Ascites

K70.30

Use to indicate alcoholic etiology.

Alcoholic cirrhosis without ascites

Frequently Asked Questions

How is hepatic encephalopathy coded in ICD-10?

Hepatic encephalopathy is coded as K76.82 in ICD-10. Ensure documentation includes neuropsychiatric symptoms and elevated ammonia levels.

What are the documentation requirements for liver dysfunction?

Documentation must specify type of liver dysfunction, include lab results like INR and bilirubin, and detail any complications such as ascites or encephalopathy.

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