ICD-10 K74
Non-Billable HeaderFibrosis and cirrhosis of liver
About ICD-10-CM K74
ICD-10-CM code K74 represents Fibrosis and cirrhosis of liver. This is a non-billable header code in the Digestive System chapter (block K74). The 2026 edition of ICD-10-CM K74 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 1 Excludes
Pure excludes, these codes can never be coded together with K74. The conditions are mutually exclusive (e.g., congenital vs acquired forms).
- alcoholic cirrhosis (of liver) (K70.3)
- alcoholic fibrosis of liver (K70.2)
- cardiac sclerosis of liver (K76.1)
- cirrhosis (of liver) with toxic liver disease (K71.7)
- congenital cirrhosis (of liver) (P78.81)
- pigmentary cirrhosis (of liver) (E83.110)
Coding Notes
Code Also
- , if applicable, viral hepatitis (acute) (chronic) (B15-B19)
Medicare LCD Coverage for K74
Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) from CMS MACs that list K74 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 K74.
Our payer policy database covers Aetna, Cigna, Anthem, BCBS, Humana, and Medicare Advantage plans, but K74 doesn't currently appear in any indexed policy. The code may still be covered under standard plan benefits.
CPT Codes Commonly Billed with K74
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 K74
Other codes in section K70-K77 (Diseases of liver).
ICD-10 K74, Billing FAQ
Is ICD-10 code K74 billable? +
No, K74 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code from block K74 when submitting claims.
What codes are Type 1 Excludes for K74? +
Type 1 Excludes (never code together with K74): alcoholic cirrhosis (of liver) (K70.3); alcoholic fibrosis of liver (K70.2); cardiac sclerosis of liver (K76.1)
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Verified against the CMS 2026 code set on June 1, 2026.
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