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K71.2

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Toxic liver disease with acute hepatitis

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

What This Code Means

Acute inflammation of the liver caused by exposure to toxic substances such as medications, chemicals, or drugs.

Coding Tips

  • •Identify and document the specific toxic agent causing the acute hepatitis
  • •Distinguish from viral or autoimmune hepatitis; this code is specifically for toxin-induced acute inflammation

Code Hierarchy

└K71Toxic liver disease└K71.2Toxic liver disease with acute hepatitis
└K71.2Toxic liver disease with acute hepatitis

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