ICD-10 Code K71.8 – Toxic liver disease with other disorders of liver (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code K71.8 – Toxic liver disease with other disorders of liver
What it is
K71.8 identifies liver injury caused by a toxic substance, with additional liver disorders documented but not otherwise classified in more specific toxic liver disease codes. Use it when the record links the liver condition to a toxic exposure.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Records may note abnormal liver findings, hepatitis, cholestatic changes, or other liver disorders attributed to a toxin, drug, or chemical exposure.
When to use this code
Use K71.8 when the provider documents toxic liver disease and specifies another liver disorder that does not fit a more specific code. It is appropriate when the toxic cause is established and the additional liver condition is clearly stated.
Code the condition from the provider’s diagnosis, not from suspicion alone. If the chart only says liver dysfunction or elevated liver tests without a toxic link, check documentation before assigning this code.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for unspecified liver disease, isolated abnormal liver tests, or liver disorders without a documented toxic cause. Check documentation if the record supports a more specific toxic liver disease code.
Coding tip
Always confirm both elements: toxic liver disease and the additional liver disorder, then assign the most specific code supported by the note.