K74.02
Billable

Hepatic fibrosis, advanced fibrosis

Billable / Specific Code

What is Hepatic fibrosis, advanced fibrosis?

ICD-10-CM K74.02 is the diagnosis code for Hepatic fibrosis, advanced fibrosis. This code falls under the section "Diseases of liver" within Chapter 11 — Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95). It is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.

💡 Inclusions
⛔ Excludes1

Coding Guidelines for K74.02

✅ This Code Includes

  • Hepatic fibrosis, stage F3

⛔ Type 1 Excludes (Never code together)

The following conditions should never be coded at the same time as K74.02. They are mutually exclusive:

  • cirrhosis of liver (K74.6-)
  • hepatic fibrosis, stage F4 (K74.6-)

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where K74.02 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

Current CodeK74.02 — Hepatic fibrosis, advanced fibrosis
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is K74.02 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

Yes, K74.02 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What does K74.02 mean?

K74.02 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Hepatic fibrosis, advanced fibrosis". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What is the parent code of K74.02?

The parent code of K74.02 is K74.0 ("Hepatic fibrosis"). K74.02 provides a more specific classification within this category.

What section is K74.02 in?

K74.02 is located in Section K70-K77 — "Diseases of liver" within Chapter 11 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

When should I use K74.02?

Use K74.02 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Hepatic fibrosis, advanced fibrosis" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.

People Also Ask

What is the ICD-10 code for Hepatic fibrosis, advanced fibrosis?

The ICD-10-CM code for Hepatic fibrosis, advanced fibrosis is K74.02.

Can K74.02 be used for primary diagnosis?

Yes, K74.02 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.

What chapter is K74.02 in?

K74.02 is in Chapter 11 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

What conditions are excluded from K74.02?

Type 1 Excludes for K74.02 include: cirrhosis of liver (K74.6-); hepatic fibrosis, stage F4 (K74.6-).

Is K74.02 valid for 2026?

Yes, K74.02 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.

See Also

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Code Details
K74.02
Hepatic fibrosis, advanced fibrosis
Billable / Specific Code
11 — Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95)
K70-K77 — Diseases of liver
2026 ICD-10-CM