What is the ICD-10 code for steatosis?

The ICD-10 code for steatosis, or fatty liver, is K76.0. It is used for simple steatosis without specified etiology.

How is NASH coded in ICD-10?

Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) is coded as K75.8 in ICD-10, requiring biopsy confirmation of inflammation.

ICD-10 Coding for Steatosis(K76.0, E88.81, K70.10)

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Learn about ICD-10 coding for steatosis, including primary codes, documentation requirements, and common pitfalls.

Also known as:

Fatty LiverHepatic SteatosisNonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD)

Related ICD-10 Code Ranges

Complete code families applicable to Steatosis

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
K76.0	Fatty (change of) liver, not elsewhere classified	Use for simple steatosis without specified etiology.	Ultrasound showing hyperechoic parenchyma CT scan with liver attenuation ≤40 HU
K75.8	Other specified inflammatory liver diseases	Use when biopsy confirms NASH.	Biopsy showing steatohepatitis with inflammation HA ≥55 µg/L AST ≥45 IU/L
K70.10	Alcoholic hepatitis without ascites	Use when alcohol is the confirmed etiology of hepatitis.	Documentation of alcohol use AST:ALT ratio ≥0.8

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Fatty (change of) liver, not elsewhere classified

K76.0Billable

Differential Codes

Alternative codes to consider when ruling out similar conditions

Other specified inflammatory liver diseasesK75.8

Use when biopsy confirms steatohepatitis with inflammation.

Fatty (change of) liver, not elsewhere classifiedK76.0

Documentation & Coding Risks

Avoid these common issues when documenting Steatosis.

Vague documentation of liver disease

Impact

Clinical: Inaccurate diagnosis and treatment planning., Regulatory: Non-compliance with coding standards., Financial: Potential for denied claims or reduced reimbursement.

Mitigation

Use specific terms and document etiology clearly.

Miscoding drug-induced steatosis as K76.0

Impact

Reimbursement: Incorrect coding may lead to denied claims., Compliance: Non-compliance with coding guidelines., Data Quality: Inaccurate data on liver disease etiology.

Mitigation

Use K71.- for drug-induced liver disease.

Using unspecified codes like K75.9

Impact

Reimbursement: Potential for reduced reimbursement., Compliance: Failure to meet specificity requirements., Data Quality: Loss of specificity in clinical data.

Mitigation

Use specific codes like K70.10 if alcohol-related.

Use of unspecified codes

Impact

High risk of audit if unspecified codes are used without supporting documentation.

Mitigation

Ensure documentation supports the specificity of the code used.

Frequently Asked Questions

Documentation requirements, coding pitfalls and FAQs for conditions coded with K76.0.

Primary Code

K76.0

Fatty (change of) liver, not elsewhere classified

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ICD-10 Coding for Steatosis(K76.0, E88.81, K70.10)

Documentation & Coding Risks

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for steatosis?

How is NASH coded in ICD-10?

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