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K72.1

Non-billable

Chronic hepatic failure

K72.1 is the ICD-10-CM code for Chronic hepatic failure. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as K72.10 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
K00-K95
Parent
K72
Subcodes
2
Edition
FY2026

K00-K95 Diseases of the digestive system

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

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: Diseases caused by viruses, such as hepatitis A , hepatitis B , and hepatitis C Diseases caused by drugs, poisons, or too much alcohol. Examples include fatty liver disease and cirrhosis . Liver cancer Inherited diseases, such as hemochromatosis and Wilson…

Read more about Liver Diseases at MedlinePlus ↗

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

Includes

  • •End stage liver disease

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code K72.1?
K72.1 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Chronic hepatic failure". It falls under K00-K95 Diseases of the digestive system.
Is K72.1 a billable code?
No — K72.1 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as K72.10) for billing.
What are the subcodes of K72.1?
K72.1 has 2 more specific child codes, including K72.10, K72.11.

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

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