K72.90

Billable

Hepatic failure, unspecified without coma

K72.90 is the ICD-10-CM code for Hepatic failure, unspecified without coma. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.

Status
Billable
Chapter
K00-K95
Parent
K72.9
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…

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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 K72.90?
K72.90 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Hepatic failure, unspecified without coma". It falls under K00-K95 Diseases of the digestive system.
Is K72.90 a billable code?
Yes — K72.90 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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