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DiagnosesSteatosis Of Liver

Steatosis Of Liver

ICD-10 Coding for Steatosis of Liver(K76.0, K70.0)

PRIMARY SPECIALTYInternal Medicine
COMPLEXITYHigh
LAST UPDATED09/15/2025
Sam Tuffun, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist | Medical Coding & Billing Contributor

Diagnosis Overview

What is Steatosis Of Liver?
Essential facts and insights about Steatosis of Liver

Key Clinical Considerations:

  • Fatigue, weight loss, abdominal discomfort
  • Ultrasound showing increased echogenicity of the liver, MRI findings of steatosis
  • Hepatomegaly on physical examination, possible tenderness in the right upper quadrant

Clinical Information

Clinical Criteria & Documentation Requirements

  • Patient history including risk factors (obesity, diabetes), physical exam findings, and imaging results
  • ICD-10 terminology: K76.0 for fatty liver disease
  • Example: 'Patient presents with fatigue and ultrasound confirms hepatic steatosis.'

Coding Guidelines

Usage Guidelines & Examples

  • Follow ICD-10 guidelines for specificity in coding steatosis.
  • Common errors include misclassifying steatosis as cirrhosis.

Code Exclusions

Important Exclusions

  • Alcoholic liver disease, viral hepatitis
  • K70.0 (Alcoholic fatty liver)

Related ICD-10 Codes

Primary Codes
K76.0
Fatty (change of) liver, not elsewhere classified
Ancillary Codes
E66.9
E11.9
R94.5
Differential Codes
K70.0
K76.0

Related CPT Codes

CPT codes will be available in a future update.

Specialty Focus

Primary Specialty

Internal Medicine

Specialty Applications

  • Adults with metabolic syndrome, patients with alcohol use disorder
  • Outpatient and inpatient settings

Coding Complexity

High Complexity

This diagnosis requires careful attention to:

  • Comprehensive clinical documentation
  • Accurate code selection based on clinical criteria
  • Proper exclusion considerations
  • Specialty-specific coding guidelines

Documentation

Documentation Templates

Billing Information

Billing Considerations

  • Ensure proper documentation for billing
  • Verify code specificity requirements
  • Check for any additional codes needed
  • Review payer-specific guidelines

Common Issues

  • Insufficient clinical documentation
  • Incorrect code selection
  • Missing supporting diagnoses
  • Timing and frequency documentation

Frequently Asked Questions

Documentation requirements?

Document clinical findings, imaging results, and any associated conditions.

Billing considerations?

Ensure accurate coding to reflect the severity and associated conditions for proper reimbursement.