ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for liver impaired
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Impaired, impairment (function) › liver”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding liver impaired
The ICD-10-CM code for liver impaired is K72.90 (Hepatic failure, unspecified without coma). The official index lists 1 more specific code, so check the documentation for details such as type, cause, site or severity before settling on K72.90.
Within K72.9, choose K72.90 (without coma) only when documentation doesn't support a more specific option: with coma (K72.91).
Use an additional code, if applicable, for ascites (R18.8).
It is not a CC or MCC, so as a secondary diagnosis it doesn't change the MS-DRG severity level.
More specific liver impaired codes (official index)
- with coma K72.91 — Hepatic failure, unspecified with coma
Common questions about liver impaired ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for liver impaired?
- K72.90 — Hepatic failure, unspecified without coma. More specific codes apply when the documentation supports them: K72.91.
Is K72.90 billable?
- Yes. K72.90 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).
Can K72.90 be used as a principal diagnosis?
- Yes. The Medicare Code Editor doesn't restrict K72.90 as a principal diagnosis.
Is K72.90 a CC or MCC?
- No. K72.90 is neither a CC nor an MCC under MS-DRG v44.0.