ICD Code K70.10

ICD code K70.10 is alcoholic hepatitis without ascites, meaning liver inflammation caused by excessive alcohol use, but without the accumulation of fluid in the abdomen.

1. History of significant and prolonged alcohol consumption

2. Clinical or laboratory evidence of hepatitis (elevated liver enzymes, jaundice, hepatomegaly)

3. Absence of clinical or imaging evidence of ascites

4. Exclusion of other causes of hepatitis (viral, autoimmune, drug-induced, etc.)

5. Symptoms may include fatigue, anorexia, nausea, abdominal discomfort, and jaundice

Relevant CPT codes that may be used to treat ICD code K70.10 include:

- 99221–99223 (Initial hospital care, per day, for the evaluation and management of a patient)

- 99231–99233 (Subsequent hospital care, per day, for the evaluation and management of a patient)

- 99238–99239 (Hospital discharge day management)

- 36415 (Collection of venous blood by venipuncture)

- 80076 (Hepatic function panel)

- 84443 (Thyroid stimulating hormone; TSH)

- 83036 (Hemoglobin A1c)

- 80053 (Comprehensive metabolic panel)

- 96372 (Therapeutic, prophylactic, or diagnostic injection; subcutaneous or intramuscular)

- 96365 (Intravenous infusion, for therapy, prophylaxis, or diagnosis; initial, up to 1 hour)

- 99406–99407 (Smoking and tobacco use cessation counseling visit)

CPT code selection should be based on the specific services rendered and clinical documentation.

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