K73 ICD-10-CM Code: Chronic hepatitis, 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
K73Chronic hepatitis, not elsewhere classified
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where K73 sits
- 1
Chapter 11
Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95)
- 2
Section
Diseases of liver (K70-K77)
- 3
Category K73
Chronic hepatitis, not elsewhere classified
- 4
Code K73
Chronic hepatitis, not elsewhere classified
Codes under K73
K73 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 K73.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for K73.
Use additional code
- code, if applicable, for ascites (R18.8)
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
- alcoholic hepatitis (chronic) (K70.1-)
- drug-induced hepatitis (chronic) (K71.-)
- granulomatous hepatitis (chronic) NEC (K75.3)
- reactive, nonspecific hepatitis (chronic) (K75.2)
- viral hepatitis (chronic) (B15-B19)
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for K73.
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 K73 mean?
K73 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Chronic hepatitis, not elsewhere classified.”
Is K73 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. K73 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 K73 located in ICD-10-CM?
K73 is listed in Chapter 11, Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95), within Diseases of liver (K70-K77) (K70–K77), under category K73, Chronic hepatitis, not elsewhere classified.
What coding notes are listed for K73?
No inclusion terms are listed for K73 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. Additional-code instructions: code, if applicable, for ascites (R18.8). Excludes1 notes: alcoholic hepatitis (chronic) (K70.1-); drug-induced hepatitis (chronic) (K71.-); granulomatous hepatitis (chronic) NEC (K75.3); reactive, nonspecific hepatitis (chronic) (K75.2); viral hepatitis (chronic) (B15-B19). No Excludes2 note is listed.