ICD Code K76.6

ICD code K76.6 is portal hypertension, which refers to increased blood pressure within the portal vein system, often due to liver disease or cirrhosis.

1. Evidence of increased pressure within the portal venous system, confirmed by imaging or hemodynamic studies

2. Clinical signs such as splenomegaly, ascites, or varices

3. Laboratory findings suggestive of portal hypertension (e.g., thrombocytopenia due to hypersplenism)

4. Exclusion of other causes of similar symptoms, such as cardiac or hepatic vein outflow obstruction

5. History of chronic liver disease or cirrhosis, though portal hypertension may also occur in non-cirrhotic conditions

6. Symptoms including abdominal distension, gastrointestinal bleeding from varices, or encephalopathy

Relevant CPT codes that may be used to treat ICD code K76.6 include:

- 37183: Transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS)

- 43235: Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy, diagnostic

- 43255: Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy with control of bleeding (e.g., varices)

- 49083: Abdominal paracentesis

- 75887: Transhepatic portal venography

- 47500: Injection procedure for portal venography

- 36481: Sclerotherapy of varicose veins, esophageal, any method

These CPT codes are commonly associated with the management and treatment of K76.6.

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