ICD Code K72.90

ICD code K72.90 is hepatic failure, unspecified, without coma.

1. Evidence of impaired liver function based on laboratory findings (elevated liver enzymes, bilirubin, or coagulopathy)

2. Clinical signs of hepatic insufficiency (jaundice, ascites, hepatic encephalopathy not present)

3. Absence of coma or altered mental status attributable to hepatic failure

4. No specification of acute or chronic hepatic failure in the clinical documentation

5. No clear etiology or underlying cause documented for the hepatic failure

6. Symptoms may include fatigue, weakness, nausea, vomiting, abdominal discomfort, and edema without progression to coma

Relevant CPT codes that may be used to treat ICD code K72.90 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)

- 99291–99292 (Critical care, evaluation and management of the critically ill or critically injured patient)

- 36415 (Collection of venous blood by venipuncture)

- 80076 (Hepatic function panel)

- 82947 (Glucose; quantitative, blood [except reagent strip])

- 84460 (Alanine aminotransferase [ALT] [SGPT])

- 84450 (Aspartate aminotransferase [AST] [SGOT])

- 85025 (Complete blood count [CBC] with automated differential WBC count)

- 93010 (Electrocardiogram, routine ECG with at least 12 leads; interpretation and report only)

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

Selection of CPT codes should be based on the specific services rendered and clinical scenario.

Schedule a demo to see how MD Clarity’s RevFind software can automatically read your contracts and detect underpayments for CPT codes related to ICD code K72.90. Ensure your organization is accurately reimbursed—discover the power of RevFind today.