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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for liver yellow atrophy

K72.90

Hepatic failure, unspecified without coma

✓ Billable / specific

From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Atrophy, atrophic (of) › liver (yellow)”. Page updated September 29, 2026.

About coding liver yellow atrophy

The ICD-10-CM code for liver yellow atrophy is K72.90 (Hepatic failure, unspecified without coma). The official index lists 5 more specific codes, 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 yellow atrophy codes (official index)

  • with coma K72.91 — Hepatic failure, unspecified with coma
  • acute, subacute K72.00 — Acute and subacute hepatic failure without coma
  • with coma K72.01 — Acute and subacute hepatic failure with coma
  • chronic K72.10 — Chronic hepatic failure without coma
  • with coma K72.11 — Chronic hepatic failure with coma

Common questions about liver yellow atrophy ICD-10 codes

What is the ICD-10 code for liver yellow atrophy?

K72.90 — Hepatic failure, unspecified without coma. More specific codes apply when the documentation supports them: K72.91, K72.00, K72.01, K72.10 and others below.

What is the ICD-10 code for chronic liver yellow atrophy?

K72.10 — Chronic hepatic failure without coma.

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.