ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for K72.0
Acute and subacute hepatic failure
Coding Notes & Guidelines for K72.0
Inclusion Terms
Acute non-viral hepatitis NOS
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code K72.0 (Acute and subacute hepatic failure)
ICD-10-CM code K72.0 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM K72.0 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about K72.0 - Acute and subacute hepatic failure. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Acute and subacute hepatic failure.