K72.01

Billable

Acute and subacute hepatic failure with coma

K72.01 is the ICD-10-CM code for Acute and subacute hepatic failure with coma. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.

Status
Billable
Chapter
K00-K95
Parent
K72.0
Edition
FY2026

K00-K95 Diseases of the digestive system

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

A coma is a deep state of unconsciousness. An individual in a coma is alive but unable to move or respond to his or her environment. Coma may occur as a complication of an underlying illness, or as a result of injuries, such as brain injury . A coma rarely lasts more than 2 to 4 weeks. The outcome for coma depends on the cause, severity, and site of the damage. People may come out of a coma with physical,…

Read more about Coma at MedlinePlus ↗

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 K72.01?
K72.01 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Acute and subacute hepatic failure with coma". It falls under K00-K95 Diseases of the digestive system.
Is K72.01 a billable code?
Yes — K72.01 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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