Postprocedural hepatic failure

This code signifies the development of acute or chronic liver dysfunction that occurs as a direct consequence of a medical or surgical procedure. It indicates that the liver's ability to perform its essential functions has been compromised following an intervention.

Assign this code when a patient experiences new or worsening hepatic failure directly attributable to a preceding procedure, such as surgery, transplantation, or interventional radiology. Documentation should clearly link the liver failure to the procedure, often noting the onset within a relevant post-procedural timeframe.

• Always sequence this code after the code for the underlying procedure that led to the hepatic failure.
• Distinguish from pre-existing hepatic failure that is merely exacerbated by a procedure; this code is for new onset or significant worsening due to the intervention.
• Ensure documentation specifies "postprocedural" or clearly indicates the causal link between the procedure and the liver failure.