K72.9Header code — not billable
Hepatic failure, unspecified
- Chapter
- 11. Diseases of the digestive system
- Category
- K72
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category K72
K72Hepatic failure, not elsewhere classifiedK72.0Acute and subacute hepatic failureK72.00Acute and subacute hepatic failure without comaYesK72.01Acute and subacute hepatic failure with comaYesK72.1Chronic hepatic failureK72.10Chronic hepatic failure without comaYesK72.11Chronic hepatic failure with comaYesK72.90Hepatic failure, unspecified without comaYesK72.91Hepatic failure, unspecified with comaYes
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code K72.9?
K72.9 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Hepatic failure, unspecified.
Is K72.9 a billable code?
No. K72.9 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 K72.9 in?
K72.9 falls under Chapter 11: Diseases of the digestive system.
When did K72.9 become effective?
K72.9 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to K72.9?
K72.9 belongs to category K72, which includes 9 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.