Other inflammatory liver diseases
Chapter 11:Diseases of the digestive system
ICD-10 K75 is a used to indicate a diagnosis of other inflammatory liver diseases.
K75 encompasses a range of other inflammatory liver diseases that are not classified under more specific categories. These conditions may include autoimmune hepatitis, drug-induced liver injury, and other forms of hepatitis not due to viral infections. Clinically, patients may present with symptoms such as jaundice, fatigue, abdominal pain, and elevated liver enzymes. The liver, a vital organ in the digestive system, plays a crucial role in metabolism, detoxification, and bile production. Disease progression can vary significantly; some patients may experience acute inflammation that resolves with treatment, while others may develop chronic liver disease, leading to cirrhosis or liver failure. Diagnostic considerations include liver function tests, imaging studies, and liver biopsy to determine the underlying cause of inflammation. Accurate diagnosis is essential for appropriate management and treatment, which may involve immunosuppressive therapy, lifestyle modifications, or avoidance of hepatotoxic substances.
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
K75 covers conditions such as autoimmune hepatitis, drug-induced liver injury, and other unspecified inflammatory liver diseases. Each condition has distinct diagnostic criteria, often requiring serological tests and liver biopsy for confirmation.
K75 should be used when the inflammatory liver disease does not fit into more specific categories like viral hepatitis (K70-K73) or alcoholic liver disease (K70). It is essential to document the specific nature of the inflammation to justify the use of this code.
Documentation should include clinical findings, laboratory results (such as liver function tests), imaging studies, and any histopathological findings from liver biopsies. A thorough history of the patient's symptoms and potential exposures is also critical.
