Unspecified cirrhosis of liver
ICD-10 K74.60 is a billable code used to indicate a diagnosis of unspecified cirrhosis of liver.
Unspecified cirrhosis of the liver (ICD-10 code K74.60) refers to a chronic liver disease characterized by the replacement of healthy liver tissue with scar tissue, leading to progressive liver dysfunction. The liver, a vital organ in the digestive system, plays a crucial role in metabolism, detoxification, and synthesis of proteins. Cirrhosis can result from various etiologies, including chronic viral hepatitis, alcohol abuse, and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. Clinically, patients may present with symptoms such as fatigue, jaundice, ascites, and easy bruising. Disease progression can lead to complications like portal hypertension, liver failure, and hepatocellular carcinoma. Diagnosis typically involves a combination of clinical evaluation, laboratory tests (e.g., liver function tests, serologies), imaging studies (ultrasound, CT, or MRI), and sometimes liver biopsy. The unspecified nature of K74.60 indicates that the specific cause of cirrhosis has not been determined, necessitating further investigation to guide management and treatment.
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
K74.60 encompasses cirrhosis of the liver without a specified cause, which may include cases where the etiology is unknown or not documented. It does not cover cirrhosis due to alcohol, viral hepatitis, or other specified causes.
K74.60 should be used when the cause of cirrhosis is not identified or documented. If the etiology is known, such as alcoholic cirrhosis (K74.61) or biliary cirrhosis (K74.62), the corresponding specific code should be selected.
Documentation should include a comprehensive history and physical examination, laboratory results indicating liver dysfunction, imaging studies, and any relevant clinical findings that support the diagnosis of unspecified cirrhosis.
