All ICD10 Codes

K72.9

Non-Billable
ChapterK00–K95
Ranksubcategory
Official Description

Hepatic failure, unspecified

Use a more specific code (2 billable)
K72.90Hepatic failure, unspecified without comaK72.91Hepatic failure, unspecified with coma
Metadata & Insights
  • •Non-billable category (requires more specific sub-code).
  • •Chapter 11: Diseases of the Digestive System (K00-K95).
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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
K72.9Hepatic failure, unspecifiedNot billable
K72.90Hepatic failure, unspecified without comaBillable
K72.91Hepatic failure, unspecified with comaBillable

Applicable Ancestor Context

The following parent sections contain instructions or notes that apply to K72.9:

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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