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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Liver Failure

ICD-10 Coding for Liver Failure

K72.00
K72.01

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

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

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

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

clinical:
  • • Acute onset of liver failure symptoms
documentation:
  • • Explicit mention of 'acute' or 'subacute' in medical records

Applicable To

  • • Acute liver failure
  • • Subacute liver failure

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies acute or subacute nature and absence of coma.

Acute and subacute hepatic failure with coma

Billable Code
K72.01
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • INR ≥1.5
  • • Presence of coma

Applicable To

  • • Acute liver failure with coma
  • • Subacute liver failure with coma

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies coma status and acute or subacute nature.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

R18.0

Ascites

Use when ascites is present as a complication of liver failure.

R41.82

Altered mental status

Use only if altered mental status is documented separately from coma.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for acute liver failure?

The ICD-10 code for acute liver failure without coma is K72.00, and with coma is K72.01.

How do you document liver failure?

Document liver failure by specifying acute or chronic nature, coma status, underlying causes, and relevant lab results.

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