ICD-10 K71
Non-Billable HeaderToxic liver disease
About ICD-10-CM K71
ICD-10-CM code K71 represents Toxic liver disease. This is a non-billable header code in the Digestive System chapter (block K71). The 2026 edition of ICD-10-CM K71 became effective on October 1, 2025. Non-billable codes cannot be used as a primary or secondary diagnosis on a claim, use a more specific child code instead.
Type 2 Excludes
Not included here, the excluded code is not part of K71, but a patient may have both conditions at the same time. Both codes may be coded together when applicable.
- alcoholic liver disease (K70.-)
- Budd-Chiari syndrome (I82.0)
Includes
- drug-induced idiosyncratic (unpredictable) liver disease
- drug-induced toxic (predictable) liver disease
Use Additional Code
When coding K71, also report these additional codes when applicable.
- code for adverse effect, if applicable, to identify drug (T36-T50 with fifth or sixth character 5)
Coding Notes
Code First
- poisoning due to drug or toxin, if applicable (T36-T65 with fifth or sixth character 1-4)
Medicare LCD Coverage for K71
Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) from CMS MACs that list K71 as a covered diagnosis.
This doesn't mean the code isn't covered, it means no MAC has issued a Local Coverage Determination naming this specific code. Coverage may still apply under National Coverage Determinations or general medical-necessity rules.
Commercial Payer Coverage
Coverage policies from major commercial payers referencing K71.
Our payer policy database covers Aetna, Cigna, Anthem, BCBS, Humana, and Medicare Advantage plans, but K71 doesn't currently appear in any indexed policy. The code may still be covered under standard plan benefits.
CPT Codes Commonly Billed with K71
Procedures frequently paired with this diagnosis based on PayerReady's Dx↔Px linkage data.
We don't have CPT pairings indexed for this specific code yet. Use the CPT search above to find common procedures, or check your payer's published medical policy for code-specific guidance.
Codes Adjacent To K71
Other codes in section K70-K77 (Diseases of liver).
ICD-10 K71, Billing FAQ
Is ICD-10 code K71 billable? +
No, K71 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code from block K71 when submitting claims.
What codes are Type 2 Excludes for K71? +
Type 2 Excludes (may be coded together when both conditions exist): alcoholic liver disease (K70.-); Budd-Chiari syndrome (I82.0)
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Verified against the CMS 2026 code set on May 31, 2026.
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