What is the ICD-10 code for acute hepatic encephalopathy?

The ICD-10 code for acute hepatic encephalopathy is K76.82, used when there is no liver failure present.

When should K72.00 be used instead of K76.82?

Use K72.00 for acute hepatic failure without coma, when liver failure is documented.

ICD-10 Coding for Acute Hepatic Encephalopathy(K76.82, F10.129, G92.8)

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Learn about ICD-10 coding for acute hepatic encephalopathy, including when to use codes K76.82 and K72.00, documentation requirements, and common pitfalls.

Also known as:

Liver EncephalopathyHepatic Coma

Related ICD-10 Code Ranges

Complete code families applicable to Acute Hepatic Encephalopathy

K00-K95Primary Range

Diseases of the digestive system

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Code Comparison: When to Use Each Code

Compare key differences between these codes to ensure accurate selection

Code	Description	When to Use	Key Documentation
K76.82	Hepatic encephalopathy	Use when hepatic encephalopathy is documented without liver failure.	Ammonia levels >79.5 µmol/L MRI showing hyperintensity in basal ganglia
K72.00	Acute hepatic failure without coma	Use when acute hepatic failure is documented without coma.	ALT >500 IU/L INR >1.5

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Hepatic encephalopathy

K76.82Billable

Differential Codes

Alternative codes to consider when ruling out similar conditions

Other toxic encephalopathyG92.8

Use when encephalopathy is due to toxins without liver involvement.

Hepatic encephalopathyK76.82

Documentation & Coding Risks

Avoid these common issues when documenting Acute Hepatic Encephalopathy.

Omitting etiology linkage

Impact

Clinical: Misrepresentation of patient's condition, Regulatory: Potential audit failure, Financial: Loss of reimbursement

Mitigation

Always document underlying liver disease., Link encephalopathy to specific liver condition.

Coding K76.82 with coma

Impact

Reimbursement: Incorrect DRG assignment, Compliance: Non-compliance with ICD-10 guidelines, Data Quality: Inaccurate clinical data representation

Mitigation

Use K72.01 for hepatic failure with coma.

Incorrect code selection

Impact

Using K76.82 when liver failure is present.

Mitigation

Ensure documentation clearly states absence of liver failure.

Frequently Asked Questions

Documentation requirements, coding pitfalls and FAQs for conditions coded with K76.82.

Primary Code

K76.82

Hepatic encephalopathy

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ICD-10 Coding for Acute Hepatic Encephalopathy(K76.82, F10.129, G92.8)

Documentation & Coding Risks

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for acute hepatic encephalopathy?

When should K72.00 be used instead of K76.82?

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