ICD-10 Coding for Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease(E11.9U, E66.9U, K74.6U)
Comprehensive guide to ICD-10 coding for NAFLD and NASH, including documentation requirements and coding pitfalls.
Complete code families applicable to Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Compare key differences between these codes to ensure accurate selection
| Code | Description | When to Use | Key Documentation |
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| K76.0 | Fatty (change of) liver, not elsewhere classified | Use when imaging confirms fatty liver and other liver diseases are excluded. |
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| K75.8 | Other specified inflammatory liver diseases | Use when biopsy confirms steatohepatitis with inflammation. |
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Clinical Decision Support
Always review the patient's clinical documentation thoroughly. When in doubt, choose the more specific code and ensure documentation supports it.
Key Information
Essential facts and insights aboutNon-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Alternative codes to consider when ruling out similar conditions
Documentation & Coding Risks
Avoid these common issues when documenting Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease.
Insufficient documentation of metabolic factors
Impact
Clinical: May lead to misdiagnosis or incomplete diagnosis., Regulatory: Non-compliance with coding guidelines., Financial: Potential loss of reimbursement.
Mitigation
Ensure comprehensive documentation of all metabolic factors., Use templates to guide documentation.
Using K76.0 without excluding other liver diseases
Impact
Reimbursement: Incorrect coding may lead to denied claims., Compliance: Non-compliance with coding guidelines., Data Quality: Inaccurate data on liver disease prevalence.
Mitigation
Ensure documentation explicitly rules out other liver diseases.
Confusing NASH with general NAFLD
Impact
Reimbursement: Potential underpayment if NASH is not coded., Compliance: Misrepresentation of patient condition., Data Quality: Inaccurate clinical data for research.
Mitigation
Use K75.8 only if biopsy confirms steatohepatitis.
Documentation of exclusion criteria
Impact
Failure to document exclusion of other liver diseases.
Mitigation
Use standardized templates to ensure all exclusion criteria are documented.