ICD-10-CM 2026 · Effective October 1, 2025

ICD-10 K75.81

Billable / Specific

Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH)

K75
Block
1
Synonyms
119
LCDs
17
Payer Policies
5
Linked CPTs

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.

119 LCDs

Showing top 10 of 119 total . Click a CPT for full coverage scope.

CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: CT of the Abdomen and Pelvis
Article ID: 56421, Effective: 2025-11-01 00:00:00, 5389 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 74170 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: CT of the Abdomen and Pelvis
Article ID: 56421, Effective: 2025-11-01 00:00:00, 5389 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 74177 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: CT of the Abdomen and Pelvis
Article ID: 56421, Effective: 2025-11-01 00:00:00, 5389 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 74160 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: CT of the Abdomen and Pelvis
Article ID: 56421, Effective: 2025-11-01 00:00:00, 5389 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 74178 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: CT of the Abdomen and Pelvis
Article ID: 56421, Effective: 2025-11-01 00:00:00, 5389 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 74150 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: CT of the Abdomen and Pelvis
Article ID: 56421, Effective: 2025-11-01 00:00:00, 5389 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 72194 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: CT of the Abdomen and Pelvis
Article ID: 56421, Effective: 2025-11-01 00:00:00, 5389 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 74176 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: CT of the Abdomen and Pelvis
Article ID: 56421, Effective: 2025-11-01 00:00:00, 5389 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 72192 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: CT of the Abdomen and Pelvis
Article ID: 56421, Effective: 2025-11-01 00:00:00, 5389 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 72193 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: MolDX: Biomarker Testing for Risk Stratification in Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease and Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatohepatitis
Article ID: 60305, Effective: , 23 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 81479 →

Commercial Payer Coverage

Coverage policies from major commercial payers referencing K75.81.

17 policies

4 Aetna

Hepatitis A Vaccine - Medical Clinical Policy Bulletins | Aetna
Policy ID: CPB-0048
Obesity Surgery
Policy ID: CPB-0157
Liver Transplantation
Policy ID: CPB-0596
Noninvasive Tests for Hepatic Fibrosis
Policy ID: CPB-0690

1 Cigna

Vitamin D Testing - (0526) ---- future effective policy
Policy ID: MM_0526

5 Medicare

Billing and Coding: CT of the Abdomen and Pelvis
Policy ID: ART-56421
Billing and Coding: Bariatric Surgical Management of Morbid Obesity
Policy ID: ART-56422
Billing and Coding: Hospice - Liver Disease
Policy ID: ART-56669
Billing and Coding: Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy for Severe Obesity
Policy ID: ART-56852
Billing and Coding: Surgical Management of Morbid Obesity
Policy ID: ART-57145

CPT Codes Commonly Billed with K75.81

Procedures frequently paired with this diagnosis based on PayerReady's Dx↔Px linkage data.

5 linkages
  • 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-10ICD-9Mapping 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).

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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Verified against the CMS 2026 code set on May 31, 2026.

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