K72.0 ICD-10-CM Code: Acute and subacute hepatic failure
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Official description
K72.0Acute and subacute hepatic failure
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where K72.0 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 K72.0
Acute and subacute hepatic failure
Codes under K72.0
K72.0 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
- Acute non-viral hepatitis NOS
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for K72.0.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for K72.0.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for K72.0.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for K72.0.
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 K72.0 mean?
K72.0 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Acute and subacute hepatic failure.”
Is K72.0 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. K72.0 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 K72.0 located in ICD-10-CM?
K72.0 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 K72.0?
Its listed inclusion terms are Acute non-viral hepatitis NOS. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.