ICD Code K70.3

ICD code K70.3 is alcoholic cirrhosis of the liver.

1. History of chronic and excessive alcohol consumption

2. Clinical evidence of liver dysfunction, such as jaundice, ascites, or hepatic encephalopathy

3. Laboratory findings indicating impaired liver function (elevated liver enzymes, bilirubin, or prolonged prothrombin time)

4. Imaging or biopsy confirming cirrhosis of the liver

5. Exclusion of other causes of liver cirrhosis (e.g., viral hepatitis, autoimmune hepatitis, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease)

6. Presence of complications related to portal hypertension, such as varices or splenomegaly

Relevant CPT codes that may be used to treat ICD code K70.3 include:

- 99221–99223 (Initial hospital care)

- 99231–99233 (Subsequent hospital care)

- 99238–99239 (Hospital discharge services)

- 99460–99462 (Initial and subsequent hospital care for newborns, if applicable)

- 80076 (Hepatic function panel)

- 36415 (Collection of venous blood)

- 47000 (Liver biopsy by needle)

- 43235 (Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy)

- 76700 (Abdominal ultrasound, complete)

- 96365 (Intravenous infusion, for therapy, prophylaxis, or diagnosis)

CPT code selection should be based on the specific services rendered for ICD code K70.3.

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