D73.2
BillableChronic congestive splenomegaly
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
A long-term condition where the spleen becomes persistently enlarged due to congestion, typically related to liver disease or portal hypertension.
Coding Tips
- •This code indicates a chronic process; look for documentation of the underlying cause such as cirrhosis or portal hypertension
- •Distinguish between acute splenomegaly and this chronic congestive form based on clinical documentation