ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for steatohepatitis
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Steatohepatitis (nonalcoholic) (NASH)”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding steatohepatitis
The ICD-10-CM code for steatohepatitis is K75.81 (Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH)). The official index lists 1 more specific code, so check the documentation for details such as type, cause, site or severity before settling on K75.81.
Within K75.8 (other specified inflammatory liver diseases), K75.81 is specifically for nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH). Related codes cover other specified inflammatory liver diseases (K75.89).
Use an additional code, if applicable, hepatic fibrosis (K74.0-).
It is not a CC or MCC, so as a secondary diagnosis it doesn't change the MS-DRG severity level.
More specific steatohepatitis codes (official index)
- metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH) K75.81 — Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH)
Common questions about steatohepatitis ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for steatohepatitis?
- K75.81 — Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH). More specific codes apply when the documentation supports them: K75.81.
What is the ICD-10 code for metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis steatohepatitis?
- K75.81 — Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH).
Is K75.81 billable?
- Yes. K75.81 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).
Can K75.81 be used as a principal diagnosis?
- Yes. The Medicare Code Editor doesn't restrict K75.81 as a principal diagnosis.
Is K75.81 a CC or MCC?
- No. K75.81 is neither a CC nor an MCC under MS-DRG v44.0.