Toxic liver disease with other disorders of liver

This code signifies liver damage or dysfunction caused by exposure to toxins, manifesting as conditions other than those specifically classified elsewhere (e.g., cholestasis, necrosis, fibrosis). It encompasses a range of liver pathologies directly attributable to toxic substances, including drugs, chemicals, and herbal remedies, that don't fit into more specific toxic liver disease categories.

Apply this code when documentation clearly links liver injury to a toxic agent, and the resulting liver disorder is not specified as cholestasis, hepatic necrosis, or chronic hepatitis. This code is appropriate for cases such as toxic steatosis, granulomatous hepatitis, or peliosis hepatis induced by toxins. Supporting documentation should identify the toxic agent and the specific liver pathology.

• Always sequence the external cause code (T36-T65) identifying the toxic agent first, followed by this code.
• Do not use this code if a more specific toxic liver disease code (e.g., K71.0-K71.7) is applicable.
• Ensure the medical record explicitly states the toxic etiology and the resulting liver disorder to justify its use.