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K71.9

Billable

Toxic liver disease, unspecified

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

What This Code Means

Liver damage from toxic substances where the specific type or pattern of liver injury is not specified or documented.

Coding Tips

  • •This is a non-specific code; attempt to obtain more detailed clinical information to assign a more specific K71 code
  • •Always identify and code the causative toxic substance when possible

Code Hierarchy

└K71Toxic liver disease└K71.9Toxic liver disease, unspecified
└K71.9Toxic liver disease, unspecified

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