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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Liver Encephalopathy

ICD-10 Coding for Liver Encephalopathy

K76.82
G92.8

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

Also Known as:
Hepatic Encephalopathy
Toxic Metabolic Encephalopathy
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Liver Encephalopathy

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

Use ICD-10 code K76.82 for hepatic encephalopathy, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Hepatic encephalopathy

Billable Code
K76.82
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Presence of hepatic encephalopathy symptoms without coma.
documentation:
  • • Documentation of underlying liver disease and absence of coma.

Applicable To

  • • Hepatic encephalopathy without coma

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the absence of coma.

Other toxic encephalopathy

Billable Code
G92.8
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Documentation of toxic or metabolic cause
  • • Symptoms such as altered mental status

Applicable To

  • • Toxic metabolic encephalopathy

Important Notes

  • • Ensure toxic component is documented.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

G92.8

Toxic metabolic encephalopathy

Use with K76.82 when there is a documented toxic or metabolic component.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for hepatic encephalopathy?

The ICD-10 code for hepatic encephalopathy is K76.82. It is used for cases without coma and requires documentation of underlying liver disease.

When should G92.8 be used with K76.82?

G92.8 should be used with K76.82 when hepatic encephalopathy is complicated by a toxic or metabolic component, requiring explicit documentation.

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