ICD-10-CM Code K72.00
Acute and subacute hepatic failure without coma
Billable Code
Billable codes are sufficient justification for admission to an acute care hospital when used a principal diagnosis.K72.00 is a billable ICD code used to specify a diagnosis of acute and subacute hepatic failure without coma. A 'billable code' is detailed enough to be used to specify a medical diagnosis.
The ICD code K720 is used to code Ischemic hepatitis
Ischemic hepatitis (also known as shock liver) is a condition defined as an acute liver injury caused by insufficient blood flow (and consequently insufficient oxygen delivery) to the liver. The decreased blood flow (perfusion) to the liver is usually due to shock or low blood pressure. However, local causes involving the hepatic artery that supplies oxygen to the liver, such as a blood clot in the hepatic artery, can also cause ischemic hepatitis.
MS-DRG Mapping
- DRG Group #441-443 - Disorders of liver except malig, cirr, alc hepa with MCC.
- DRG Group #441-443 - Disorders of liver except malig, cirr, alc hepa with CC.
- DRG Group #441-443 - Disorders of liver except malig, cirr, alc hepa without CC or MCC.
- DRG Group #793 - Full term neonate with major problems.
ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index References for 'K72.00 - Acute and subacute hepatic failure without coma'
The ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index links the below-listed medical terms to the ICD code K72.00. Click on any term below to browse the alphabetical index.
Equivalent ICD-9 Code GENERAL EQUIVALENCE MAPPINGS (GEM)
This is the official approximate match mapping between ICD9 and ICD10, as provided by the General Equivalency mapping crosswalk. This means that while there is no exact mapping between this ICD10 code K72.00 and a single ICD9 code, 570 is an approximate match for comparison and conversion purposes.
Parent Code: K72.0 - Acute and subacute hepatic failure