Is K70.40 a billable code?
Yes. K70.40 is a billable ICD-10-CM code and can be used on claims and superbills for dates of service from October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027.
ICD-10-CM FY2027 diagnosis code
K70.40: Alcoholic hepatic failure without coma
Billable codeValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
K70.40 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for alcoholic hepatic failure without coma. It is specific enough to use on an insurance claim, a superbill or a Good Faith Estimate.
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Other codes in K70.4 Alcoholic hepatic failure
K70.40 questions
What does K70.40 mean?
K70.40 is the ICD-10-CM code for Alcoholic hepatic failure without coma. It is in chapter 11, Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95).
Code titles come from the official ICD-10-CM files published by the CDC National Center for Health Statistics. Always check payer rules and the clinical record before billing.