Other specified diseases of liver

This code signifies a diagnosis of a liver condition that is not specifically classified elsewhere within the ICD-10-CM chapter for diseases of the digestive system. It encompasses various less common or ill-defined hepatic disorders that do not fit into more precise categories.

Utilize this code when documentation clearly indicates a liver disease that is specified by the provider but lacks a more granular ICD-10-CM code. Examples include certain metabolic liver diseases, drug-induced liver injury not otherwise specified, or other rare or atypical liver pathologies. Documentation should clearly state the specific "other specified" liver condition.

• Avoid using this code as a default for unspecified liver conditions; use K76.9 (Unspecified liver disease) for those cases.
• Always review the medical record for more specific diagnoses before assigning this code.
• Ensure the provider's documentation explicitly states the "other specified" nature of the liver disease to support its use.