ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for hepatic encephalopathy
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Encephalopathy (acute) › hepatic (without coma)”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding hepatic encephalopathy
The ICD-10-CM code for hepatic encephalopathy is K76.82 (Hepatic encephalopathy).
Within K76.8 (other specified diseases of liver), K76.82 is specifically for hepatic encephalopathy. Related codes cover Hepatopulmonary syndrome (K76.81), intestinal failure-associated liver disease (K76.83) and other specified diseases of liver (K76.89).
Don't report K76.82 together with the conditions in its Excludes1 note: acute and subacute hepatic failure with coma (K72.01), alcoholic hepatic failure with coma (K70.41), chronic hepatic failure with coma (K72.11) and hepatic failure with coma (K72.91).
It is not a CC or MCC, so as a secondary diagnosis it doesn't change the MS-DRG severity level.
Don't confuse with (Excludes1 for K76.82)
Common questions about hepatic encephalopathy ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for hepatic encephalopathy?
- K76.82 — Hepatic encephalopathy.
Is K76.82 billable?
- Yes. K76.82 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).
Can K76.82 be used as a principal diagnosis?
- Yes. The Medicare Code Editor doesn't restrict K76.82 as a principal diagnosis.
Is K76.82 a CC or MCC?
- No. K76.82 is neither a CC nor an MCC under MS-DRG v44.0.