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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Liver Fibrosis

ICD-10 Coding for Liver Fibrosis

K74.00
K74.01
K74.02

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

Also Known as:
Hepatic Fibrosis
Liver Scarring
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Liver Fibrosis

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

Use ICD-10 code K74.00 for hepatic fibrosis, unspecified, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Hepatic fibrosis, unspecified

Billable Code
K74.00
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

documentation:
  • Lack of specific staging in documentation.

Applicable To

  • • Unspecified hepatic fibrosis

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation supports the use of an unspecified code.

Early hepatic fibrosis

Billable Code
K74.01
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

documentation:
  • Biopsy showing METAVIR F0-F2, FIB-4 <1.45

Applicable To

  • • Early stage liver fibrosis

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies 'early' or equivalent staging.

Advanced hepatic fibrosis

Billable Code
K74.02
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

documentation:
  • Biopsy showing METAVIR F3-F4, FIB-4 >3.25

Applicable To

  • • Bridging fibrosis
  • • Pre-cirrhotic fibrosis

Important Notes

  • • Documentation must clearly indicate advanced fibrosis.
Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for liver fibrosis?

The ICD-10 code for unspecified liver fibrosis is K74.00. For early fibrosis, use K74.01, and for advanced fibrosis, use K74.02.

How do you code advanced hepatic fibrosis?

Advanced hepatic fibrosis is coded as K74.02, requiring documentation of advanced stage fibrosis such as METAVIR F3-F4.

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