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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Other Cirrhosis of Liver (K74.69)

ICD-10 Coding for Other Cirrhosis of Liver (K74.69)

K74.69

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for other cirrhosis of liver (k74.69) includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Cryptogenic Cirrhosis
Macronodular Cirrhosis
Micronodular Cirrhosis
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Other Cirrhosis of Liver (K74.69)

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Other Cirrhosis of Liver (K74.69)

Use ICD-10 code K74.69 for other cirrhosis of liver, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Other cirrhosis of liver

Billable Code
K74.69
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Liver biopsy confirms cryptogenic cirrhosis.
coding:
  • • Exclude alcohol as a cause before using K74.69.
documentation:
  • • Document specific cirrhosis type and etiology if known.

Applicable To

  • • Cryptogenic cirrhosis
  • • Macronodular cirrhosis
  • • Micronodular cirrhosis

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the type of cirrhosis and excludes other causes.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

R18.0

Ascites

Use when ascites is present and requires therapeutic intervention.

I85.11

Esophageal varices with bleeding

Use when varices are directly linked to cirrhosis.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for other cirrhosis of liver?

The ICD-10 code for other cirrhosis of liver is K74.69. It covers cirrhosis types not classified elsewhere, such as cryptogenic or macronodular cirrhosis.

How do you code cirrhosis with complications?

Code K74.69 for cirrhosis and add codes for complications like I85.11 for esophageal varices with bleeding, ensuring correct sequencing.

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