ICD Code K74

ICD code K74 is fibrosis and cirrhosis of liver.

1. Evidence of chronic liver disease on imaging or histology

2. Presence of fibrous tissue replacing normal liver architecture

3. Clinical signs of portal hypertension (e.g., splenomegaly, ascites, varices)

4. Laboratory findings indicating impaired liver function (elevated bilirubin, low albumin, prolonged prothrombin time)

5. Symptoms such as fatigue, jaundice, pruritus, or easy bruising

6. Exclusion of acute liver failure or reversible causes of liver dysfunction

7. History of risk factors such as chronic viral hepatitis, alcohol use, or metabolic liver disease

Relevant CPT codes that may be used to treat ICD code K74 include:

- 47000 (Percutaneous liver biopsy)

- 47001 (Liver biopsy, needle; percutaneous)

- 47120 (Hepatectomy, resection of liver; partial lobectomy)

- 47122 (Hepatectomy, resection of liver; trisegmentectomy)

- 47125 (Liver transplant, orthotopic, recipient, with or without recipient splenectomy; whole liver)

- 47130 (Liver transplant, orthotopic, recipient, with or without recipient splenectomy; partial or reduced-size liver)

- 43235 (Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy including esophagus, stomach, and either the duodenum and/or jejunum as appropriate; diagnostic, with or without collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing)

- 47562 (Laparoscopy, surgical; cholecystectomy)

- 80076 (Hepatic function panel)

These CPT codes are commonly associated with the management and treatment of conditions identified by ICD code K74.

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