Toxic liver disease
Chapter 11:Diseases of the digestive system
ICD-10 K71 is a used to indicate a diagnosis of toxic liver disease.
Toxic liver disease, classified under ICD-10 code K71, encompasses a range of liver conditions resulting from exposure to various toxic substances, including drugs, alcohol, and industrial chemicals. This category includes specific diagnoses such as toxic hepatitis, which can arise from acute or chronic exposure to hepatotoxic agents. The clinical significance of K71 lies in its ability to identify patients who may require immediate medical intervention, monitoring, and potential treatment to prevent further liver damage or complications such as liver failure. Understanding the etiology and severity of the toxic exposure is crucial for effective management and recovery of the patient’s liver function.
Standard ICD-10-CM documentation requirements apply
Various clinical presentations within this specialty area
Follow specialty-specific billing guidelines
Standard ICD-10-CM documentation requirements apply
Various clinical presentations within this specialty area
Follow specialty-specific billing guidelines
K71 includes various forms of toxic liver disease such as toxic hepatitis, drug-induced liver injury, and liver damage from environmental toxins.
K71 codes should be used when a patient presents with liver dysfunction due to exposure to toxic substances, and it is essential to document the specific toxin involved.
Documentation should include the patient's exposure history, clinical findings, laboratory results indicating liver function, and any treatments administered.
