The ICD-10-CM code for cirrhosis is K74.60 (Unspecified cirrhosis of liver), a billable code reported when cirrhosis of the liver is documented without further specification of type or underlying cause.
Primary codes
Billable
Billable
Extension
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7th character
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POA exempt
No
Inclusion terms
- Cirrhosis (of liver) NOS
Coding risks
- Assigning when documentation supports a more specific code
Hierarchy
Code comparison
Compare key differences between related codes to select the most specific option.
| Code | Description | Scenario |
|---|---|---|
| K74.60 | Unspecified cirrhosis of liver | Cirrhosis of the liver documented without a specified type or underlying cause. |
| K74.69 | Other cirrhosis of liver | Cirrhosis documented with a specified non-biliary etiology, such as cryptogenic or postnecrotic. |
| K74.5 | Biliary cirrhosis, unspecified | Biliary cirrhosis documented without specifying primary or secondary type. |
| K74.3 | Primary biliary cirrhosis | PBC confirmed by AMA positivity or biopsy, distinguishing it from unspecified biliary cirrhosis. |
Select the most specific code supported by the encounter documentation. More specific codes improve reimbursement accuracy and reduce audit risk.
Code ranges
Fibrosis and cirrhosis of liver
Category K74 captures hepatic fibrosis and cirrhosis, including sclerosis, biliary cirrhosis, and other or unspecified cirrhotic disease of the liver.
Diseases of liver
This block covers all liver disorders including alcoholic disease, toxic injury, hepatic failure, chronic hepatitis, fibrosis, cirrhosis, and other liver conditions.
Alcoholic liver disease
K70 codes alcohol-related hepatic conditions including fatty liver, hepatitis, fibrosis, and alcoholic cirrhosis with or without ascites.
Other diseases of liver
K76 includes fatty liver not elsewhere classified, chronic passive congestion, hepatic infarction, portal hypertension, and other specified liver disorders.
Chronic viral hepatitis
B18 classifies chronic hepatitis B and C infections, with or without delta agent, as ongoing viral liver disease.
Coding risks
Avoid these common coding issues when reporting Cirrhosis.
Impact
Assigning K74.60 without documented etiology may miscode when alcoholic (K70.30) or viral (B18-linked) cirrhosis applies.
Mitigation
Consider querying the provider when etiology is absent rather than inferring from lab values or social history.
Related codes
Ancillary and co-coding
Codes commonly reported with the primary diagnosis on the same claim.
Z-code variants
Family history, personal history, or screening encounter codes related to this condition.
In pregnancy
Pregnancy-specific O-code adaptations used in place of the primary when the condition occurs during or complicates pregnancy.
Differential codes
Alternative or commonly confused codes to consider when documentation suggests a different condition than the primary diagnosis.
Frequently asked questions
Use K74.60 only when the etiology is not documented. Alcoholic, toxic, or biliary cirrhosis have dedicated codes that take precedence.
References
Compiled from the following authoritative coding references. Last updated 2026-08-04.