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DiagnosesHepatic Function Panel

Hepatic Function Panel

ICD-10 Coding for Hepatic Function Panel(R94.5, K70.1)

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

Diagnosis Overview

What is Hepatic Function Panel?
Essential facts and insights about Hepatic Function Panel

Key Clinical Considerations:

  • Elevated liver enzymes (ALT, AST)
  • Jaundice or abnormal bilirubin levels
  • Fatigue, nausea, or abdominal pain

Clinical Information

Clinical Criteria & Documentation Requirements

  • Patient history including liver disease risk factors
  • Results of liver function tests
  • Physical exam findings related to liver health

Coding Guidelines

Usage Guidelines & Examples

  • Follow guidelines for liver disease coding to avoid denials.
  • Common errors include using unspecified codes when specific conditions are documented.

Code Exclusions

Important Exclusions

  • Acute liver failure (K72.0)
  • Chronic hepatitis (B18.2, B18.1)

Related ICD-10 Codes

Primary Codes
K76.9
Liver disease, unspecified
K70.30
Alcoholic liver disease, unspecified
K75.9
Liver inflammation, unspecified
Ancillary Codes
K70.1
Differential Codes
R74.01
K76.0

Related CPT Codes

CPT codes will be available in a future update.

Specialty Focus

Primary Specialty

Gastroenterology

Specialty Applications

  • Patients with suspected liver disease or dysfunction
  • Gastroenterology clinics and hospitals

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?

Include detailed patient history, test results, and physical exam findings.

Billing considerations?

Ensure accurate coding to reflect the specific liver condition being evaluated.