Question 1

Is K77 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

Yes, K77 is a valid billable ICD-10-CM code for liver disorders in diseases classified elsewhere. It can be used for medical billing and reimbursement purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code K77 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code K77 represents Liver disorders in diseases classified elsewhere. 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 K77 introduced?

Accepted Answer

Code K77 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 K77?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for K77 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 K77?

Accepted Answer

Code K77 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: alcoholic hepatitis (K70.1-); alcoholic liver disease (K70.-); cytomegaloviral hepatitis (B25.1) and 7 more conditions. These conditions cannot be coded together with K77 as they represent different diagnoses.

Question 6

Can K77 be used as principal diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

No, K77 is a manifestation code and cannot be used as the principal diagnosis. Manifestation codes describe a condition caused by an underlying disease. You must code the underlying condition first, then use K77 as a secondary diagnosis.

K772026

Excludes111Not coded together

Code First6Sequence another code first

Excludes212Not included here

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