K73.0 ICD-10-CM Code: Chronic persistent hepatitis, not elsewhere classified

K73.0 is the billable ICD-10-CM code for “Chronic persistent hepatitis, not elsewhere classified” in the FY 2027 U.S. code set, effective Oct 1, 2026.

Official description

K73.0

Chronic persistent hepatitis, not elsewhere classified

ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification

Where K73.0 sits

  1. 1

    Chapter 11

    Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95)

  2. 2

    Section

    Diseases of liver (K70-K77)

  3. 3

    Category K73

    Chronic hepatitis, not elsewhere classified

  4. 4

    Code K73.0

    Chronic persistent hepatitis, not elsewhere classified

Notes for this code

Inclusion terms

No inclusion terms are listed for K73.0.

Code first

No “code first” instruction is listed for K73.0.

Use additional code

No “use additional code” instruction is listed for K73.0.

Excludes1

Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.

No Excludes1 note is listed for K73.0.

Excludes2

Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.

No Excludes2 note is listed for K73.0.

Source and release

Data release
U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027
Effective date
Oct 1, 2026

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 K73.0 mean?

K73.0 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Chronic persistent hepatitis, not elsewhere classified.”

Is K73.0 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?

Yes. In the FY 2027 reference data used on this page, K73.0 has no child codes and is presented as a billable/specific code. Always confirm the active code set and payer requirements before use.

Where is K73.0 located in ICD-10-CM?

K73.0 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 K73.0?

No inclusion terms are listed for K73.0 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.