K70.4Header code — not billable
Alcoholic hepatic failure
- Chapter
- 11. Diseases of the digestive system
- Category
- K70
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category K70
K70Alcoholic liver diseaseK70.0Alcoholic fatty liverYesK70.1Alcoholic hepatitisK70.10Alcoholic hepatitis without ascitesYesK70.11Alcoholic hepatitis with ascitesYesK70.2Alcoholic fibrosis and sclerosis of liverYesK70.3Alcoholic cirrhosis of liverK70.30Alcoholic cirrhosis of liver without ascitesYesK70.31Alcoholic cirrhosis of liver with ascitesYesK70.40Alcoholic hepatic failure without comaYesK70.41Alcoholic hepatic failure with comaYesK70.9Alcoholic liver disease, unspecifiedYes
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code K70.4?
K70.4 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Alcoholic hepatic failure.
Is K70.4 a billable code?
No. K70.4 is a category/header code, not billable on its own — use one of its more specific child codes instead.
What ICD-10-CM chapter is K70.4 in?
K70.4 falls under Chapter 11: Diseases of the digestive system.
When did K70.4 become effective?
K70.4 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to K70.4?
K70.4 belongs to category K70, which includes 12 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
ICD-10-CM data maintained by CDC/CMS (public domain). Always verify codes with authoritative sources before making coding or billing decisions.