K71.10

K71.10

Billable

Toxic liver disease with hepatic necrosis, without coma

This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).

What This Code Means

Liver damage caused by toxic substances that results in tissue death and necrosis, but the patient remains conscious and alert.

Coding Tips

•Identify the specific toxic agent (medication, chemical, or drug) in the documentation
•Confirm absence of hepatic coma; if coma is present, use K71.11 instead

Code Hierarchy

└K71Toxic liver disease └K71.1Toxic liver disease with hepatic necrosis └K71.10Toxic liver disease with hepatic necrosis, without coma

└K71.10Toxic liver disease with hepatic necrosis, without coma