Hepatic Encephalopathy ICD-10-CM Codes
Read this short guide and learn about hepatic encephalopathy ICD codes you can use. Explore more about clinical information here.
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What hepatic encephalopathy ICD codes can I use?
Here is only one hepatic encephalopathy ICD code you can use, and it’s K76.82 - Hepatic encephalopathy. This is the only ICD code that is specifically for this kind of encephalopathy. If you’re dealing with a patient who has hepatic encephalopathy, this is the ICD-10 code that you want to use. Whether the patient is dealing with an acute hepatic encephalopathy or chronic hepatic encephalopathy, you can use this.
There is also another ICD-10 code that you may use, but only for cases involving toxic metabolic encephalopathy: G92.8 - Other toxic encephalopathy. Since this ICD-10 code is for toxic encephalopathies, you can use it, but it’s best to just use K76.82.
Is this hepatic encephalopathy ICD code billable?
Yes. It is valid, and it is billable.
Clinical information about hepatic encephalopathy:
- Hepatic encephalopathy is a neurological disorder in patients with liver disease, particularly those with cirrhosis.
- It is characterized by a decline in brain function due to the liver's inability to remove toxins from the blood.
- Symptoms include muddled thinking, personality changes, altered levels of consciousness, and, in severe cases, coma.
- Treatment often involves managing the underlying liver disease and reducing the production of toxins, typically with a low-protein diet and medications such as lactulose and rifaximin.
- Complications can include rapidly worsening symptoms, progressive brain damage, and an increased risk of falls due to motor problems.
- Prognosis varies depending on the cause and severity of liver disease, the response to treatment, and overall patient health.
Synonyms include:
- Hepatic coma
- Hepatic coma due to hepatitis
- Hepatic encephalopathy
- Hepatic encephalopathy in fulminant hepatic failure
- Hepatoencephalopathy due to combined oxidative phosphorylation defect type 1
Commonly asked questions
No. The ones we mentioned earlier are the ones that closely match hepatic encephalopathy, with one of them being specific for it.
Healthcare professionals will resort to blood tests, liver function tests, and imaging tests.
Treatment for hepatic encephalopathy will depend on the severity. Basic treatment can involve medication that lowers the rate of how fast blood absorbs toxins and antibiotics.
A ventilator might be necessary if the hepatic encephalopathy has impacted a person’s breathing. Professionals might also recommend surgery.
