ICD-10 Code K76.2 – Central hemorrhagic necrosis of liver (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code K76.2 – Central hemorrhagic necrosis of liver
What it is
K76.2 identifies central hemorrhagic necrosis of the liver, a rare condition where liver tissue in the central area has died and bled. Use this code when the record specifically documents this diagnosis.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Records may note liver injury, abdominal pain, jaundice, or abnormal liver findings, but you should code only what is explicitly stated.
When to use this code
Use K76.2 when the clinician documents central hemorrhagic necrosis of the liver as the diagnosis. It may appear in pathology, imaging, or discharge documentation describing focal hepatic necrosis with hemorrhage. If the chart only mentions liver damage or necrosis without this exact term, check documentation.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for unspecified liver necrosis, generic hepatic hemorrhage, or other liver diseases without central hemorrhagic necrosis documented. Do not assume it from abnormal liver tests alone.
Coding tip
Match the code to the exact wording in the provider record; if the diagnosis is unclear, query for specificity.