U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

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.

Code definition

Official description

K74

Fibrosis and cirrhosis of liver

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

Classification

Where K74 sits

  1. 1

    Chapter 11

    Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95)

  2. 2

    Section

    Diseases of liver (K70-K77)

  3. 3

    Category K74

    Fibrosis and cirrhosis of liver

  4. 4

    Code K74

    Fibrosis and cirrhosis of liver

More specific choices

Codes under K74

K74 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.

Documentation details

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.

Transparency

Source and release

Data release

U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

Effective date

Oct 1, 2026

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Code-specific guidance

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.

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