ICD-10 Code K71.10 – Toxic liver disease with hepatic necrosis, without coma (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code K71.10 – Toxic liver disease with hepatic necrosis, without coma
What it is
K71.10 identifies toxic liver injury with liver cell death, but without coma. Use it when documentation shows liver damage caused by a toxin, drug, or other harmful exposure and hepatic necrosis is specifically stated.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Commonly recorded findings include evidence of acute or chronic liver injury, jaundice, abdominal pain, or abnormal liver imaging, with hepatic necrosis noted in the assessment.
When to use this code
Use this code when the provider documents toxic liver disease and explicitly states hepatic necrosis, but the patient does not have coma. It may apply in drug-induced or other toxin-related liver injury when necrosis is part of the diagnosis. If the record only says hepatitis or liver injury, check documentation.
Do not use for
Do not use K71.10 if coma is documented; a different code applies. Also avoid this code when hepatic necrosis is not stated or when the liver condition is better described by another diagnosis.
Coding tip
Match the code to the exact provider wording and confirm both toxic cause and hepatic necrosis are documented.