K74.3
Billable

Primary biliary cirrhosis

Billable / Specific Code

What is Primary biliary cirrhosis?

ICD-10-CM K74.3 is the diagnosis code for Primary biliary cirrhosis. 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
â„šī¸ Excludes2

Coding Guidelines for K74.3

✅ This Code Includes

  • Chronic nonsuppurative destructive cholangitis
  • Primary biliary cholangitis

â„šī¸ Type 2 Excludes (Code separately if applicable)

The following conditions are not included in K74.3. If the patient has both, code each condition separately:

  • primary sclerosing cholangitis (K83.01)

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where K74.3 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

Current CodeK74.3 — Primary biliary cirrhosis
Related Codes

Frequently Asked Questions

Is K74.3 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

Yes, K74.3 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What does K74.3 mean?

K74.3 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Primary biliary cirrhosis". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What is the parent code of K74.3?

The parent code of K74.3 is K74 ("Fibrosis and cirrhosis of liver"). K74.3 provides a more specific classification within this category.

What section is K74.3 in?

K74.3 is located in Section K70-K77 — "Diseases of liver" within Chapter 11 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

When should I use K74.3?

Use K74.3 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Primary biliary cirrhosis" 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 Primary biliary cirrhosis?

The ICD-10-CM code for Primary biliary cirrhosis is K74.3.

Can K74.3 be used for primary diagnosis?

Yes, K74.3 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.

What chapter is K74.3 in?

K74.3 is in Chapter 11 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

Is K74.3 valid for 2026?

Yes, K74.3 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
K74.3
Primary biliary cirrhosis
Billable / Specific Code
11 — Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95)
K70-K77 — Diseases of liver
2026 ICD-10-CM