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K76.1

Billable

Chronic passive congestion of liver

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

What This Code Means

Long-term backup of blood in the liver due to heart problems or other conditions that impede blood flow. Over time, this can cause liver enlargement and damage.

Coding Tips

  • •Identify and code the underlying cause (typically heart failure or portal hypertension)
  • •Document the duration and severity of congestion if available in clinical notes

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