Question 1

Is K72 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, K72 is not a billable code. It is a category code that requires additional specificity. You must select a more specific code from the subcategories for billing purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code K72 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code K72 represents Hepatic failure, not elsewhere classified. This code is part of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification used for medical coding and billing in the United States.

Question 3

When was ICD-10 code K72 introduced?

Accepted Answer

Code K72 has been part of ICD-10-CM since 2016, when the coding system was mandated for use in the United States. This code was included in the original US implementation.

Question 4

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code K72?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for K72 is section:K70-K77 (Diseases of liver (K70-K77)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 5

What conditions are excluded from K72?

Accepted Answer

Code K72 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: alcoholic hepatic failure (K70.4); hepatic failure with toxic liver disease (K71.1-); icterus of newborn (P55-P59) and 1 more conditions. These conditions cannot be coded together with K72 as they represent different diagnoses.

Question 6

Should I use additional codes with K72?

Accepted Answer

Yes, when coding K72, consider adding codes for: code, if applicable, for ascites (R18.8). Additional codes provide more specificity about the patient's condition.

K722026

Excludes15Not coded together

Excludes215Not included here

Use Additional Code1Add code for detail

Includes4Included conditions