AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS - 2026 Issue 1; Ask the Editor
Liver Cirrhosis due to Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)
Patient has liver cirrhosis due to nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH). Is the appropriate code for the cirrhosis code K74.60, Unspecified cirrhosis of liver, or code K74.69, Other cirrhosis of liver? Does the fact that the cirrhosis is due to the NASH make this a specific type of cirrhosis? ...
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Article Overview
This short coding guidance article focuses on ICD-10-CM assignment for cirrhosis documented with nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH). It is relevant to coders and CDI staff who need to understand how the diagnosis is categorized when both cirrhosis and NASH are present, along with the general Official Guidelines context referenced in the discussion.
Why This Topic Matters
Accurate identification of the diagnosis category affects medical record coding consistency and reporting for liver disease cases involving both cirrhosis and NASH. The article helps readers determine whether a cirrhosis code is reported alongside the underlying condition in a NASH-related scenario.
What You Will Learn
- How the article frames ICD-10-CM coding for cirrhosis documented with NASH
- What general type of guidance is referenced from the Official Guidelines
- How the topic is positioned for liver disease coding review
- The relationship between the documented liver conditions and the coding discussion
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Coding educators
- Clinical documentation improvement specialists
- Health information management professionals
Codes Discussed
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