ICD Code K74.6

ICD code K74.6 is cirrhosis of liver, unspecified.

1. Evidence of chronic liver disease on imaging or histology

2. Presence of diffuse hepatic fibrosis

3. Regenerative nodule formation within the liver

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

5. Laboratory findings consistent with impaired liver synthetic function (e.g., hypoalbuminemia, prolonged prothrombin time)

6. Absence of specific etiology such as viral hepatitis, alcoholic liver disease, or biliary obstruction

7. Symptoms may include fatigue, jaundice, easy bruising, and peripheral edema

Relevant CPT codes that may be used to treat ICD code K74.6 include:

- 47000 (Percutaneous needle biopsy of liver)

- 47001 (Percutaneous needle biopsy of liver, each additional lesion)

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

- 47122 (Hepatectomy, resection of liver; trisegmentectomy)

- 47125 (Liver, total left lobectomy)

- 47130 (Liver, total right lobectomy)

- 47370 (Laparoscopy, surgical; ablation of one or more liver tumor(s))

- 47380 (Ablation, open, of one or more liver tumor(s))

- 43235 (Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy, diagnostic, with or without collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing)

- 99201–99499 (Evaluation and management services, as appropriate)

These CPT codes are commonly associated with the treatment and management of ICD code K74.6.

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