ICD-10 Code K76.3 – Infarction of liver (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code K76.3 – Infarction of liver
What it is
K76.3 identifies infarction of the liver, meaning localized liver tissue death caused by interrupted blood supply. It is a rare vascular injury and usually reflects an underlying circulatory or embolic problem.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Commonly recorded findings may include right upper quadrant pain, liver tenderness, abnormal liver imaging, or evidence of hepatic ischemia. Confirm the infarction is documented by the provider.
When to use this code
Use K76.3 when the provider documents infarction of the liver or hepatic infarction as the diagnosis. Code it when imaging, operative findings, or specialist assessment clearly supports liver tissue infarction. If documentation only describes liver ischemia without infarction, check documentation.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for nonspecific liver disease, hepatitis, or routine abnormal liver tests. It is also incorrect for general ischemia unless the provider specifically documents infarction.
Coding tip
Assign K76.3 only when the record explicitly states liver infarction; otherwise, query for clarification.