ICD-10 K75.81
Billable / SpecificNonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH)
About ICD-10-CM K75.81
ICD-10-CM code K75.81 represents Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH). This is a billable/specific code in the Digestive System chapter (block K75). The 2026 edition of ICD-10-CM K75.81 became effective on October 1, 2025.
Inclusion Terms / Approximate Synonyms
Clinical terms and conditions classified under K75.81. Per CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular 2026.
- Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH)
Use Additional Code
When coding K75.81, also report these additional codes when applicable.
- code, if applicable, hepatic fibrosis (K74.0-)
Medicare LCD Coverage for K75.81
Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) from CMS MACs that list K75.81 as a covered diagnosis.
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Commercial Payer Coverage
Coverage policies from major commercial payers referencing K75.81.
4 Aetna
1 Cigna
5 Medicare
CPT Codes Commonly Billed with K75.81
Procedures frequently paired with this diagnosis based on PayerReady's Dx↔Px linkage data.
- 0003M CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: MolDX: Biomarker Testing for Risk Stratification in Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease and Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatohepatitis CMS LCD
- 0468U CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: MolDX: Biomarker Testing for Risk Stratification in Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease and Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatohepatitis CMS LCD
- 0166U CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: MolDX: Biomarker Testing for Risk Stratification in Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease and Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatohepatitis CMS LCD
- 81517 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: MolDX: Biomarker Testing for Risk Stratification in Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease and Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatohepatitis CMS LCD
- 0344U CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: MolDX: Biomarker Testing for Risk Stratification in Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease and Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatohepatitis CMS LCD
Convert K75.81 to ICD-9-CM
Per CMS General Equivalence Mappings (GEMs), useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.
| ICD-10 | ICD-9 | Mapping Flags |
|---|---|---|
| K75.81 | 5718 | 10000 |
| K75.81 | 5733 | 10000 |
Flags format (5 digits): Approximate · No Map · Combination · Scenario · Choice List. Source: CMS 2017 GEMs (final version).
Codes Adjacent To K75.81
Other codes in section K70-K77 (Diseases of liver).
ICD-10 K75.81, Billing FAQ
Is ICD-10 code K75.81 billable? +
Yes, K75.81 is a billable ICD-10-CM code that can appear as a primary or secondary diagnosis on claims.
What other names or terms map to K75.81? +
ICD-10 K75.81 includes: Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH).
What CPT codes are commonly billed with K75.81? +
Procedures frequently paired with K75.81 include: 0003M, 0468U, 0166U, 81517, 0344U.
What ICD-9 codes does K75.81 map to? +
Per CMS GEMs, K75.81 maps to ICD-9 codes: 5718, 5733. Useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.
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