ICD-10-CM Code For Alcoholic Liver Disease: Group Overview
The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM) code group K70 includes alcoholic fatty liver, alcoholic hepatitis, alcoholic fibrosis and sclerosis of liver, and alcoholic cirrhosis, covering liver injury caused by alcohol consumption. These ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes are used to document clinical scenarios that capture disease severity, organ involvement, and complications such as portal hypertension or hepatic failure. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-CM K70 group supports proper claim adjudication, complete clinical documentation, and appropriate reimbursement.
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ICD-10-CM K70: Alcoholic Liver Disease Overview
The ICD-10-CM K70 group includes diagnoses related to liver injury and chronic liver disease caused by alcohol use, ranging from fatty liver to alcoholic cirrhosis and hepatitis. These conditions affect the hepatic system and can involve varying degrees of inflammation, fibrosis, and functional impairment. Accurate coding is important to reflect disease severity and support appropriate reimbursement.