K72 ICD-10-CM Code: Hepatic failure, not elsewhere classified
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Official description
K72Hepatic failure, not elsewhere classified
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where K72 sits
- 1
Chapter 11
Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95)
- 2
Section
Diseases of liver (K70-K77)
- 3
Category K72
Hepatic failure, not elsewhere classified
- 4
Code K72
Hepatic failure, not elsewhere classified
Codes under K72
K72 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for K72.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for K72.
Use additional code
- code, if applicable, for ascites (R18.8)
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
- alcoholic hepatic failure (K70.4)
- hepatic failure with toxic liver disease (K71.1-)
- icterus of newborn (P55-P59)
- postprocedural hepatic failure (K91.82)
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
- hepatic failure complicating abortion or ectopic or molar pregnancy (O00-O07, O08.8)
- hepatic failure complicating pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O26.6-)
- viral hepatitis with hepatic coma (B15-B19)
Source and release
- Data release
- U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027
- Effective date
- Oct 1, 2026
- Publisher
- Vero Scribe Inc.
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.
Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code K72 mean?
K72 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Hepatic failure, not elsewhere classified.”
Is K72 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. K72 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 K72 located in ICD-10-CM?
K72 is listed in Chapter 11, Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95), within Diseases of liver (K70-K77) (K70–K77), under category K72, Hepatic failure, not elsewhere classified.
What coding notes are listed for K72?
No inclusion terms are listed for K72 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. Additional-code instructions: code, if applicable, for ascites (R18.8). Excludes1 notes: alcoholic hepatic failure (K70.4); hepatic failure with toxic liver disease (K71.1-); icterus of newborn (P55-P59); postprocedural hepatic failure (K91.82). Excludes2 notes: hepatic failure complicating abortion or ectopic or molar pregnancy (O00-O07, O08.8); hepatic failure complicating pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O26.6-); viral hepatitis with hepatic coma (B15-B19).