Alcoholic hepatitis
ICD-10 K70.1 is a used to indicate a diagnosis of alcoholic hepatitis.
Alcoholic hepatitis is a serious liver condition resulting from excessive alcohol consumption, characterized by inflammation of the liver. Clinically, patients may present with symptoms such as jaundice, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and fever. The anatomy involved primarily includes the liver, which plays a crucial role in metabolism and detoxification. Disease progression can vary; mild cases may resolve with abstinence from alcohol, while severe cases can lead to liver failure, cirrhosis, or even death. Diagnostic considerations include a thorough patient history, physical examination, liver function tests, imaging studies, and sometimes liver biopsy to assess the extent of liver damage. The diagnosis is often supported by elevated liver enzymes (AST and ALT), with a higher AST/ALT ratio typically seen in alcoholic hepatitis. Early recognition and intervention are vital to improve outcomes and prevent complications.
Standard ICD-10-CM documentation requirements apply
Various clinical presentations within this specialty area
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Standard ICD-10-CM documentation requirements apply
Various clinical presentations within this specialty area
Follow specialty-specific billing guidelines
K70.1 specifically covers alcoholic hepatitis, which is characterized by liver inflammation due to excessive alcohol intake. It does not include alcoholic fatty liver disease (K70.0) or cirrhosis (K70.3).
K70.1 should be used when there is clear evidence of liver inflammation due to alcohol consumption, as indicated by clinical symptoms and laboratory findings, differentiating it from other alcoholic liver diseases.
Documentation should include a detailed history of alcohol consumption, clinical symptoms, laboratory results indicating liver function, and any imaging or biopsy findings that support the diagnosis of alcoholic hepatitis.
