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K72.9

Non-billable

Hepatic failure, unspecified

K72.9 is the ICD-10-CM code for Hepatic failure, unspecified. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as K72.90 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.

No additional coding notes for this code.

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code K72.9?
K72.9 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Hepatic failure, unspecified". It falls under K00-K95 Diseases of the digestive system.
Is K72.9 a billable code?
No — K72.9 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as K72.90) for billing.
What are the subcodes of K72.9?
K72.9 has 2 more specific child codes, including K72.90, K72.91.

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

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