Is ICD-10-CM code K75 billable?

No, K75 (Other inflammatory liver diseases) is a non-billable ICD-10-CM code. It must be coded to a more specific subcategory before it can be used for reimbursement.

What chapter does ICD-10-CM code K75 belong to?

K75 belongs to Chapter 11 of the ICD-10-CM tabular list: K00–K95 (Diseases of the Digestive System).

K75Not billable, use a more specific code below

Other inflammatory liver diseases

In Diseases of liver (K70-K77), chapter 11: Diseases of the Digestive System

8 billable codes under K75: 2 are an MCC; 1 map to HCC 65 (Chronic Hepatitis).A CC or MCC (major CC) is a secondary diagnosis that raises the MS-DRG payment. An HCC counts toward a Medicare Advantage patient's risk score.

Instructional notes

Excludes2: not included here, code separately if applicable

toxic liver disease (K71.-)

Also applies, from Diseases of liver (K70-K77)

These notes sit on K70-K77 and apply to every code under it, including K75.

Excludes1: not coded here, use a different code

jaundice NOS (R17)

Excludes2: not included here, code separately if applicable

hemochromatosis (E83.11-)
Reye's syndrome (G93.7)
viral hepatitis (B15-B19)
Wilson's disease (E83.01)

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 K75

K75 can't be used on a claim. Pick a billable code below; grey headings group them.

K75 MS-DRGs

As the principal diagnosis, the billable codes under K75 group to MS-DRG 441, 442, 443, 791, or 793 (v44.0). Which one applies depends on procedures performed, secondary diagnoses (CC/MCC), and the patient's age and discharge status.

DRG 441 Disorders of Liver Except Malignancy, Cirrhosis or Alcoholic Hepatitis with MCC (8 of 8 codes)
DRG 442 Disorders of Liver Except Malignancy, Cirrhosis or Alcoholic Hepatitis with CC (8 of 8 codes)
DRG 443 Disorders of Liver Except Malignancy, Cirrhosis or Alcoholic Hepatitis without CC/MCC (8 of 8 codes)
DRG 791 Prematurity with Major Problems (7 of 8 codes)
DRG 793 Full Term Neonate with Major Problems (7 of 8 codes)

About the condition

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

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:

Code history

Valid since FY2016, when ICD-10-CM took effect on October 1, 2015. No changes since.