ICD-10-CM
ICD-10 code for Hepatitis malignant NEC (with hepatic failure): K72.90
The ICD-10-CM index points "Hepatitis malignant NEC (with hepatic failure)" to K72.90, Hepatic failure, unspecified without coma. K72.90 is a billable code.
Source: CDC ICD-10-CM FY2027 Alphabetic Index file dated June 16, 2026. Publisher page
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More specific codes in K72
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- K72Hepatic failure, not elsewhere classifiedHeader
- K72.0Acute and subacute hepatic failureHeader
- K72.00Acute and subacute hepatic failure without comaBillable
- K72.01Acute and subacute hepatic failure with comaBillable
- K72.1Chronic hepatic failureHeader
- K72.10Chronic hepatic failure without comaBillable
- K72.11Chronic hepatic failure with comaBillable
- K72.9Hepatic failure, unspecifiedHeader
- K72.90Hepatic failure, unspecified without comaBillable
- K72.91Hepatic failure, unspecified with comaBillable
Use additional code
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From K72. A note on a category applies to every code under it.
Use additional code, if applicable, for ascites (R18.8)
Excludes1
Excludes1 means these codes are not reported together.
From K72. A note on a category applies to every code under it.
Excludes2
Excludes2 means the other condition can be reported with this one when both are documented.
From K72. A note on a category applies to every code under it.
Related conditions
Related pages
- K72.90 code detailsNotes, nearby codes, CMS-HCC group
- Category K72Every code under it
- Chapter 11Diseases of the digestive system
- ICD-10 codes by conditionA to Z
- Check a list of ICD-10 codes
- Denial code CO-11Diagnosis does not support the procedure
- Denial code CO-146Diagnosis invalid for the date of service
- HCPCS Level II code lookup
Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for Hepatitis malignant NEC (with hepatic failure)?
The ICD-10-CM index points "Hepatitis malignant NEC (with hepatic failure)" to K72.90, Hepatic failure, unspecified without coma. K72.90 is a billable code.
Is K72.90 billable?
Yes. K72.90 is a billable code in the FY2027 ICD-10-CM file. Use a more specific code when the record documents one.
What documentation notes apply to K72.90?
The CDC tabular list gives 4 Excludes1 notes (not coded together), 3 Excludes2 notes (may be coded together when both are documented), 1 "use additional code" note for K72.90 and the categories above it. They are listed on this page.
What chapter is K72.90 in?
Chapter 11. Diseases of the digestive system.
When do ICD-10-CM codes change?
Every October 1, with the new fiscal year file. Some years add April 1 updates. This page uses the FY2027 file, effective October 1, 2026.