K70.40

Billable

Alcoholic hepatic failure without coma

K70.40 is the ICD-10-CM code for Alcoholic hepatic failure without coma. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.

Status
Billable
Chapter
K00-K95
Parent
K70.4
Edition
FY2026

K00-K95 Diseases of the digestive system

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

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Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.

No additional coding notes for this code.

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code K70.40?
K70.40 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Alcoholic hepatic failure without coma". It falls under K00-K95 Diseases of the digestive system.
Is K70.40 a billable code?
Yes — K70.40 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code valid for reimbursement.

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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