K74.60 Unspecified cirrhosis of liver

The ICD-10-CM code for Unspecified cirrhosis of liver is K74.60 (FY2026). It is a billable, claim-ready diagnosis code.

Classification

Chapter

11: Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95)

Section

K70-K77: Diseases of liver (K70-K77)

Category K74

13 codes (10 billable)

FY2026 Status

Stable since FY2024

Also Known As

ICD-10-CM Alphabetic Index entries that lead to K74.60:

• Cirrhosis, cirrhotic (hepatic) (liver)
• Cirrhosis, cirrhotic (hepatic) (liver) › liver

Inclusion Terms

• Cirrhosis (of liver) NOS

U.S. Hospital Utilization

• An estimated 446,810 U.S. inpatient stays in 2023 included K74.60 among the documented diagnoses.
• 36,450 stays listed it as the principal diagnosis.

Source: National Inpatient Sample (NIS), Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project (HCUP), Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, 2016–2023. National survey-weighted estimates.

Prevalence & Statistics

• An estimated 4.5 million U.S. adults aged 18 and older (1.8%) have diagnosed chronic liver disease or cirrhosis. (CDC FastStats — Chronic Liver Disease or Cirrhosis (NCHS, National Health Interview Survey), 2018)

Official Coding Guidelines

Chapter 11 reserved for future expansion

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

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

References

• CMS — ICD-10-CM Official Code Set and Guidelines, FY2026
• CDC/NCHS — ICD-10-CM Files and Browser Tool
• AHRQ — HCUP National Inpatient Sample, Frequencies by Diagnosis Code (2016–2023)
• CDC FastStats — Chronic Liver Disease or Cirrhosis (NCHS, National Health Interview Survey) (2018)