K77 ICD-10-CM Code: Liver disorders in diseases classified elsewhere
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Code definition
Official description
K77Liver disorders in diseases classified elsewhere
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Classification
Where K77 sits
- 1
Chapter 11
Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95)
- 2
Section
Diseases of liver (K70-K77)
- 3
Category K77
Liver disorders in diseases classified elsewhere
- 4
Code K77
Liver disorders in diseases classified elsewhere
Documentation details
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for K77.
Code first
- underlying disease, such as:
- amyloidosis (E85.-)
- congenital syphilis (A50.0, A50.5)
- congenital toxoplasmosis (P37.1)
- infectious mononucleosis with liver disease (B27.0-B27.9 with fifth character 9)
- schistosomiasis (B65.0-B65.9)
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for K77.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
- alcoholic hepatitis (K70.1-)
- alcoholic liver disease (K70.-)
- cytomegaloviral hepatitis (B25.1)
- herpesviral [herpes simplex] hepatitis (B00.81)
- mumps hepatitis (B26.81)
- sarcoidosis with liver disease (D86.89)
- secondary syphilis with liver disease (A51.45)
- syphilis (late) with liver disease (A52.74)
- toxoplasmosis (acquired) hepatitis (B58.1)
- tuberculosis with liver disease (A18.83)
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for K77.
Transparency
Source and release
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Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code K77 mean?
K77 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Liver disorders in diseases classified elsewhere.”
Is K77 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
Yes. In the FY 2027 reference data used on this page, K77 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 K77 located in ICD-10-CM?
K77 is listed in Chapter 11, Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95), within Diseases of liver (K70-K77) (K70–K77), under category K77, Liver disorders in diseases classified elsewhere.
What coding notes are listed for K77?
No inclusion terms are listed for K77 in this reference record. Code-first instructions: underlying disease, such as:; amyloidosis (E85.-); congenital syphilis (A50.0, A50.5); congenital toxoplasmosis (P37.1); infectious mononucleosis with liver disease (B27.0-B27.9 with fifth character 9); schistosomiasis (B65.0-B65.9). Excludes1 notes: alcoholic hepatitis (K70.1-); alcoholic liver disease (K70.-); cytomegaloviral hepatitis (B25.1); herpesviral [herpes simplex] hepatitis (B00.81); mumps hepatitis (B26.81); sarcoidosis with liver disease (D86.89); secondary syphilis with liver disease (A51.45); syphilis (late) with liver disease (A52.74); toxoplasmosis (acquired) hepatitis (B58.1); tuberculosis with liver disease (A18.83). No Excludes2 note is listed.
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