ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for Cholemic nephrosis
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Nephrosis, nephrotic (Epstein's) (syndrome) (congenital) › cholemic”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding Cholemic nephrosis
The ICD-10-CM code for Cholemic nephrosis is K76.7 (Hepatorenal syndrome).
Within K76 (other diseases of liver), K76.7 is specifically for hepatorenal syndrome. Related codes cover fatty (change of) liver, not elsewhere classified (K76.0), chronic passive congestion of liver (K76.1), central hemorrhagic necrosis of liver (K76.2), infarction of liver (K76.3), Peliosis hepatis (K76.4), hepatic veno-occlusive disease (K76.5), portal hypertension (K76.6), other specified diseases of liver (K76.8) and 1 more.
Don't report K76.7 together with the conditions in its Excludes1 note: hepatorenal syndrome following labor and delivery (O90.41) and postprocedural hepatorenal syndrome (K91.83).
As a secondary diagnosis it is an MCC (major complication or comorbidity), which can move an inpatient stay into the highest-paying "with MCC" MS-DRG of its family, unless the principal diagnosis excludes it.
Don't confuse with (Excludes1 for K76.7)
Common questions about Cholemic nephrosis ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for Cholemic nephrosis?
- K76.7 — Hepatorenal syndrome.
Is K76.7 billable?
- Yes. K76.7 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).
Can K76.7 be used as a principal diagnosis?
- Yes. The Medicare Code Editor doesn't restrict K76.7 as a principal diagnosis.
Is K76.7 a CC or MCC?
- K76.7 is an MCC (major complication or comorbidity) under MS-DRG v44.0, unless excluded by the principal diagnosis.