K74.0

Non-billable

Hepatic fibrosis

K74.0 is the ICD-10-CM code for Hepatic fibrosis. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as K74.00 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
K00-K95
Parent
K74
Subcodes
3
Edition
FY2026

K00-K95 Diseases of the digestive system

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

Cirrhosis is scarring of the liver. Scar tissue forms because of injury or long-term disease. Scar tissue cannot do what healthy liver tissue does - make protein, help fight infections, clean the blood, help digest food and store energy. Cirrhosis can lead to : Easy bruising or bleeding, or nosebleeds Swelling of the abdomen or legs Extra sensitivity to medicines High blood pressure in the vein entering the liver…

Read more about Cirrhosis at MedlinePlus ↗

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

Code first

  • underlying liver disease, such as:
  • nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) (K75.81)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code K74.0?
K74.0 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Hepatic fibrosis". It falls under K00-K95 Diseases of the digestive system.
Is K74.0 a billable code?
No — K74.0 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as K74.00) for billing.
What are the subcodes of K74.0?
K74.0 has 3 more specific child codes, including K74.00, K74.01, K74.02.

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

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