K76.1
Billable

Chronic passive congestion of liver

Billable / Specific Code

What is Chronic passive congestion of liver?

ICD-10-CM K76.1 is the diagnosis code for Chronic passive congestion of liver. 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

Coding Guidelines for K76.1

✅ This Code Includes

  • Cardiac cirrhosis
  • Cardiac sclerosis

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where K76.1 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

Current CodeK76.1 — Chronic passive congestion of liver
Related Codes

Frequently Asked Questions

Is K76.1 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

Yes, K76.1 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What does K76.1 mean?

K76.1 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Chronic passive congestion of liver". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What is the parent code of K76.1?

The parent code of K76.1 is K76 ("Other diseases of liver"). K76.1 provides a more specific classification within this category.

What section is K76.1 in?

K76.1 is located in Section K70-K77 — "Diseases of liver" within Chapter 11 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

When should I use K76.1?

Use K76.1 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Chronic passive congestion of liver" 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 Chronic passive congestion of liver?

The ICD-10-CM code for Chronic passive congestion of liver is K76.1.

Can K76.1 be used for primary diagnosis?

Yes, K76.1 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.

What chapter is K76.1 in?

K76.1 is in Chapter 11 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

Is K76.1 valid for 2026?

Yes, K76.1 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
K76.1
Chronic passive congestion of liver
Billable / Specific Code
11 — Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95)
K70-K77 — Diseases of liver
2026 ICD-10-CM