Is K72.9 a billable code?
No. K72.9 is a header code that groups 2 more specific codes. Use one of the billable codes listed on this page instead.
ICD-10-CM FY2027 diagnosis code
K72.9: Hepatic failure, unspecified
Header code: not billableValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
K72.9 groups related diagnoses under hepatic failure, unspecified. It cannot be used on a claim by itself. Choose the billable code below that matches the patient's record.
Billable codes under K72.9
Other codes in K72 Hepatic failure, not elsewhere classified
K72.9 questions
What does K72.9 mean?
K72.9 is the ICD-10-CM code for Hepatic failure, unspecified. 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.