K76.3
BillableInfarction of liver
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
Death of liver tissue due to loss of blood supply, resulting in a localized area of damaged liver cells.
Coding Tips
- •Specify the cause of infarction if documented (e.g., thrombosis, embolism)
- •Distinguish from acute hepatic necrosis and other liver injuries