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K74.02

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Hepatic fibrosis, advanced fibrosis

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

What This Code Means

Advanced scarring of the liver tissue that represents significant fibrosis but may not yet be full cirrhosis.

Coding Tips

  • •Confirm the distinction from K74.01 and K74.3-K74.5 (cirrhosis codes) in the medical record
  • •Document the etiology when possible to support medical necessity and treatment planning

Excludes 1 — Do NOT code together

  • cirrhosis of liver (K74.6-)
  • hepatic fibrosis, stage F4 (K74.6-)

Code Hierarchy

└K74Fibrosis and cirrhosis of liver└K74.0Hepatic fibrosis└K74.02Hepatic fibrosis, advanced fibrosis
└K74.02Hepatic fibrosis, advanced fibrosis

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