K74 ICD-10-CM Code: Fibrosis and cirrhosis of liver
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Official description
K74Fibrosis and cirrhosis of liver
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where K74 sits
- 1
Chapter 11
Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95)
- 2
Section
Diseases of liver (K70-K77)
- 3
Category K74
Fibrosis and cirrhosis of liver
- 4
Code K74
Fibrosis and cirrhosis of liver
Codes under K74
K74 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 K74.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for K74.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for K74.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
- alcoholic cirrhosis (of liver) (K70.3)
- alcoholic fibrosis of liver (K70.2)
- cardiac sclerosis of liver (K76.1)
- cirrhosis (of liver) with toxic liver disease (K71.7)
- congenital cirrhosis (of liver) (P78.81)
- pigmentary cirrhosis (of liver) (E83.110)
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for K74.
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 K74 mean?
K74 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Fibrosis and cirrhosis of liver.”
Is K74 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. K74 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 K74 located in ICD-10-CM?
K74 is listed in Chapter 11, Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95), within Diseases of liver (K70-K77) (K70–K77), under category K74, Fibrosis and cirrhosis of liver.
What coding notes are listed for K74?
No inclusion terms are listed for K74 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. Excludes1 notes: alcoholic cirrhosis (of liver) (K70.3); alcoholic fibrosis of liver (K70.2); cardiac sclerosis of liver (K76.1); cirrhosis (of liver) with toxic liver disease (K71.7); congenital cirrhosis (of liver) (P78.81); pigmentary cirrhosis (of liver) (E83.110). No Excludes2 note is listed.