ICD Code K72.00

ICD code K72.00 is acute and subacute hepatic failure without coma.

1. Sudden onset of impaired liver function

2. Evidence of coagulopathy (elevated INR or prolonged prothrombin time)

3. Jaundice or elevated bilirubin levels

4. Absence of pre-existing chronic liver disease

5. No clinical or documented hepatic encephalopathy (no coma)

6. Symptoms may include fatigue, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and dark urine

7. Laboratory findings may show elevated liver enzymes (AST, ALT), low albumin, and elevated ammonia levels without neurological impairment

Relevant CPT codes that may be used to treat ICD code K72.00 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)

- 99251–99255 (Initial inpatient consultation)

- 36415 (Collection of venous blood by venipuncture)

- 80076 (Hepatic function panel)

- 82947 (Glucose; quantitative, blood)

- 85025 (Complete blood count with automated differential WBC count)

- 84460 (Alanine aminotransferase [ALT] measurement)

- 84450 (Aspartate aminotransferase [AST] measurement)

- 80053 (Comprehensive metabolic panel)

- 99195 (Therapeutic phlebotomy)

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

- 96401–96402 (Chemotherapy administration, subcutaneous or intramuscular; intravenous, push technique)

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

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