K70 ICD-10-CM Code: Alcoholic liver disease
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Code definition
Official description
K70Alcoholic liver disease
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Classification
Where K70 sits
- 1
Chapter 11
Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95)
- 2
Section
Diseases of liver (K70-K77)
- 3
Category K70
Alcoholic liver disease
- 4
Code K70
Alcoholic liver disease
More specific choices
Codes under K70
K70 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
Documentation details
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for K70.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for K70.
Use additional code
- code to identify:
- alcohol abuse and dependence (F10.-)
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for K70.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for K70.
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Source and release
This reference is generated from Vero’s ICD-10-CM description, hierarchy, and code-note dataset. The visible content and structured data share that source.
Review the CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM sourceCode-specific guidance
Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code K70 mean?
K70 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Alcoholic liver disease.”
Is K70 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. K70 has more specific child codes in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.
Where is K70 located in ICD-10-CM?
K70 is listed in Chapter 11, Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95), within Diseases of liver (K70-K77) (K70–K77), under category K70, Alcoholic liver disease.
What coding notes are listed for K70?
No inclusion terms are listed for K70 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. Additional-code instructions: code to identify:; alcohol abuse and dependence (F10.-). No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.
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