K76.0
Billable

Fatty (change of) liver, not elsewhere classified

Billable / Specific Code

What is Fatty (change of) liver, not elsewhere classified?

ICD-10-CM K76.0 is the diagnosis code for Fatty (change of) liver, not elsewhere classified. 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 K76.0

✅ This Code Includes

  • Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD)
  • Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD)

⛔ Type 1 Excludes (Never code together)

The following conditions should never be coded at the same time as K76.0. They are mutually exclusive:

  • nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) (K75.81)

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where K76.0 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

Current CodeK76.0 — Fatty (change of) liver, not elsewhere classified
Related Codes

Frequently Asked Questions

Is K76.0 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

Yes, K76.0 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What does K76.0 mean?

K76.0 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Fatty (change of) liver, not elsewhere classified". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What is the parent code of K76.0?

The parent code of K76.0 is K76 ("Other diseases of liver"). K76.0 provides a more specific classification within this category.

What section is K76.0 in?

K76.0 is located in Section K70-K77 — "Diseases of liver" within Chapter 11 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

When should I use K76.0?

Use K76.0 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Fatty (change of) liver, not elsewhere classified" 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 Fatty (change of) liver, not elsewhere classified?

The ICD-10-CM code for Fatty (change of) liver, not elsewhere classified is K76.0.

Can K76.0 be used for primary diagnosis?

Yes, K76.0 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.

What chapter is K76.0 in?

K76.0 is in Chapter 11 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

What conditions are excluded from K76.0?

Type 1 Excludes for K76.0 include: nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) (K75.81).

Is K76.0 valid for 2026?

Yes, K76.0 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
K76.0
Fatty (change of) liver, not elsewhere classified
Billable / Specific Code
11 — Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95)
K70-K77 — Diseases of liver
2026 ICD-10-CM