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K72.1

Non-Billable
ChapterK00–K95
Ranksubcategory
Official Description

Chronic hepatic failure

Use a more specific code (2 billable)
K72.10Chronic hepatic failure without comaK72.11Chronic hepatic failure with coma
Metadata & Insights
  • •Non-billable category (requires more specific sub-code).
  • •Chapter 11: Diseases of the Digestive System (K00-K95).

Instructional Notes

Includes
  • End stage liver disease
General instructions are available for the parent sections:
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Clinical Hierarchy

BillableHas subcodes
CH11Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95)
K70-K77Diseases of liver (K70-K77)
K72Hepatic failure, not elsewhere classified
K72.1Chronic hepatic failureNot billable
K72.10Chronic hepatic failure without comaBillable
K72.11Chronic hepatic failure with comaBillable

Applicable Ancestor Context

The following parent sections contain instructions or notes that apply to K72.1:

categoryK72
Hepatic failure, not elsewhere classified
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blockK70-K77
Diseases of liver (K70-K77)
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chapterCH11
Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95)
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MS-DRG Classification

2026

No direct MS-DRG triggers identified.

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