ICD-10 Code K74.6 – Other and unspecified cirrhosis of liver (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code K74.6 – Other and unspecified cirrhosis of liver
What it is
K74.6 identifies cirrhosis of the liver when the record does not specify the cause or when the cirrhosis is classified as other. It reflects chronic scarring and architectural distortion of the liver.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Common findings may include signs of chronic liver disease, portal hypertension, or hepatic decompensation, but you should code only what the provider documents.
When to use this code
Use K74.6 when the provider documents cirrhosis without a stated cause, or describes it as other or unspecified cirrhosis. It is appropriate when the chart does not support a more specific cirrhosis code. If the etiology is documented, select the more specific code instead.
Do not use for
Do not use K74.6 for cirrhosis with a documented specific cause, such as alcohol-related or biliary cirrhosis. Also avoid it when the record describes fibrosis or chronic liver disease without cirrhosis. Check documentation.
Coding tip
Query the provider if the cause of cirrhosis is unclear, because specificity may change the code selection.