ICD-10 K76.0
Billable / SpecificFatty (change of) liver, not elsewhere classified
About ICD-10-CM K76.0
ICD-10-CM code K76.0 represents Fatty (change of) liver, not elsewhere classified. This is a billable/specific code in the Digestive System chapter (block K76). The 2026 edition of ICD-10-CM K76.0 became effective on October 1, 2025.
Inclusion Terms / Approximate Synonyms
Clinical terms and conditions classified under K76.0. Per CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular 2026.
- Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD)
- Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD)
Type 1 Excludes
Pure excludes, these codes can never be coded together with K76.0. The conditions are mutually exclusive (e.g., congenital vs acquired forms).
- nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) (K75.81)
Medicare LCD Coverage for K76.0
Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) from CMS MACs that list K76.0 as a covered diagnosis.
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Commercial Payer Coverage
Coverage policies from major commercial payers referencing K76.0.
3 Aetna
2 Cigna
5 Medicare
CPT Codes Commonly Billed with K76.0
Procedures frequently paired with this diagnosis based on PayerReady's Dx↔Px linkage data.
- 47562 Liver biopsy Gastroenterology
- 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 K76.0 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 |
|---|---|---|
| K76.0 | 5718 | 10000 |
Flags format (5 digits): Approximate · No Map · Combination · Scenario · Choice List. Source: CMS 2017 GEMs (final version).
Codes Adjacent To K76.0
Other codes in section K70-K77 (Diseases of liver).
ICD-10 K76.0, Billing FAQ
Is ICD-10 code K76.0 billable? +
Yes, K76.0 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 K76.0? +
ICD-10 K76.0 includes: Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD); Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD).
What codes are Type 1 Excludes for K76.0? +
Type 1 Excludes (never code together with K76.0): nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) (K75.81)
What CPT codes are commonly billed with K76.0? +
Procedures frequently paired with K76.0 include: 47562, 0003M, 0468U, 0166U, 81517.
What ICD-9 codes does K76.0 map to? +
Per CMS GEMs, K76.0 maps to ICD-9 codes: 5718. Useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.
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Verified against the CMS 2026 code set on July 16, 2026.
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