ICD Code K72.10

ICD code K72.10 is chronic hepatic failure without coma.

1. Evidence of chronic liver dysfunction persisting for more than six months

2. Clinical signs of hepatic insufficiency, such as jaundice, ascites, or peripheral edema

3. Laboratory findings indicating impaired liver synthetic function (elevated INR, low albumin)

4. Absence of hepatic encephalopathy or coma

5. Imaging or histological confirmation of chronic liver disease (e.g., cirrhosis, fibrosis)

6. Exclusion of acute liver failure or acute-on-chronic liver failure

Relevant CPT codes that may be used to treat ICD code K72.10 include:

- 99221–99223 (Initial hospital care)

- 99231–99233 (Subsequent hospital care)

- 99238–99239 (Hospital discharge services)

- 99460–99463 (Initial and subsequent care for newborns, if applicable)

- 36556 (Insertion of non-tunneled centrally inserted central venous catheter)

- 43752 (Nasogastric intubation and lavage)

- 49082 (Abdominal paracentesis, diagnostic or therapeutic)

- 96446 (Chemotherapy administration into peritoneal cavity, if indicated)

- 80076 (Hepatic function panel)

- 36415 (Collection of venous blood by venipuncture)

CPT code selection should be based on the specific services rendered and the clinical scenario for patients with ICD code K72.10.

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