ICD-10-CM K76.81: Hepatopulmonary syndrome

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for K76.81

Hepatopulmonary syndrome

Coding Notes & Guidelines for K76.81

Code First
  • underlying liver disease, such as:
  • alcoholic cirrhosis of liver (K70.3-)
  • cirrhosis of liver without mention of alcohol (K74.6-)

Parent Code (Less Specific):

About ICD-10-CM Code K76.81 (Hepatopulmonary syndrome)

ICD-10-CM code K76.81 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 K76.81 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about K76.81 - Hepatopulmonary syndrome. 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 Hepatopulmonary syndrome.