ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for alcoholic cirrhosis
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Cirrhosis, cirrhotic (hepatic) (liver) › alcoholic”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding alcoholic cirrhosis
The ICD-10-CM code for alcoholic cirrhosis is K70.30 (Alcoholic cirrhosis of liver without ascites). The official index lists 1 more specific code, so check the documentation for details such as type, cause, site or severity before settling on K70.30.
Within K70.3, choose K70.30 (without ascites) only when documentation doesn't support a more specific option: with ascites (K70.31).
Use an additional code to identify: alcohol abuse and dependence (F10.-).
It is not a CC or MCC, so as a secondary diagnosis it doesn't change the MS-DRG severity level.
More specific alcoholic cirrhosis codes (official index)
- with ascites K70.31 — Alcoholic cirrhosis of liver with ascites
Common questions about alcoholic cirrhosis ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for alcoholic cirrhosis?
- K70.30 — Alcoholic cirrhosis of liver without ascites. More specific codes apply when the documentation supports them: K70.31.
Is K70.30 billable?
- Yes. K70.30 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).
Can K70.30 be used as a principal diagnosis?
- Yes. The Medicare Code Editor doesn't restrict K70.30 as a principal diagnosis.
Is K70.30 a CC or MCC?
- No. K70.30 is neither a CC nor an MCC under MS-DRG v44.0.