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K70-K77Not billable, use a more specific code below

Diseases of liver (K70-K77)

chapter 11: Diseases of the Digestive System

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Instructional notes

Excludes1: not coded here, use a different code

  • jaundice NOS (R17)

Excludes2: not included here, code separately if applicable

Official coding guidelines

From the ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, FY 2027 (CMS and NCHS). Links open the PDF at the right page.

There are no chapter-specific rules for Chapter 11 yet, so the general rules in Section I.B apply.

Read Section I.C.11 (page 58)

All codes under K70-K77

K70-K77 can't be used on a claim. Pick a billable code below; grey headings group them.

K70-K77 MS-DRGs

This code does not group to an MS-DRG as a principal diagnosis.

About the condition

Plain-language background from MedlinePlus (National Library of Medicine), not coding guidance.

Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)

For most adults, moderate alcohol use is probably not harmful. Your risk of developing an alcohol use disorder (AUD) depends on how much, how often, and how quickly you drink alcohol. Alcohol misuse means that drinking causes distress and harm. Over time alcohol misuse can increase your risk of AUD.

Read more about alcohol use disorder (aud) on MedlinePlus

Liver Diseases

Your liver is the largest organ inside your body. It helps your body digest food, store energy, and remove poisons. There are many kinds of liver diseases:

Read more about liver diseases on MedlinePlus