K72.1 Chronic hepatic failure

⚠ Non-Billable ICD-10-CM 2026
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The ICD-10-CM code for Chronic hepatic failure is K72.1 (FY2026). It is a non-billable category code — select a more specific code below for claims.

Classification

Section
K70-K77: Diseases of liver (K70-K77)
Category K72
10 codes (6 billable)
FY2026 Status
Stable since FY2024

Also Known As

ICD-10-CM Alphabetic Index entries that lead to K72.1:

  • Disease, diseased › liver (chronic) (organic) › end stage

Inclusion Terms

  • End stage liver disease

Official Coding Guidelines

Chapter 11 reserved for future expansion

11. Chapter 11: Diseases of the Digestive System (K00-K95) Reserved for future guideline expansion

— ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, FY2026, Section I.C.11

Source: CMS — ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, FY2026

References

Related Codes

Parent Code

K72 Hepatic failure, not elsewhere classified

More Specific Codes

K72.10 Chronic hepatic failure without coma K72.11 Chronic hepatic failure with coma

Related Codes in K72

K72 Hepatic failure, not elsewhere classified K72.0 Acute and subacute hepatic failure K72.00 Acute and subacute hepatic failure without coma K72.01 Acute and subacute hepatic failure with coma K72.10 Chronic hepatic failure without coma K72.11 Chronic hepatic failure with coma K72.9 Hepatic failure, unspecified K72.90 Hepatic failure, unspecified without coma K72.91 Hepatic failure, unspecified with coma
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Reviewed by Prajwal Shrestha, CPC, CRC
Certified Professional Coder (CPC) and Certified Risk Adjustment Coder (CRC) · AAPC Member ID 01997614 · About · Editorial policy · Content last reviewed: 2025-10-01

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