ICD-10 Code K70.2 – Alcoholic fibrosis and sclerosis of liver (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code K70.2 – Alcoholic fibrosis and sclerosis of liver
What it is
K70.2 identifies chronic liver scarring and hardening caused by alcohol use. It describes fibrosis or sclerosis of the liver due to alcohol-related injury, not acute intoxication or simple fatty liver.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Findings may include evidence of chronic liver disease, such as hepatomegaly, portal hypertension, or imaging and biopsy descriptions of fibrosis or sclerosis.
When to use this code
Use K70.2 when the provider documents alcoholic fibrosis or sclerosis of the liver, or clearly states chronic alcohol-related scarring of the liver. Code it when the diagnosis is established in the record, not merely suspected. Check documentation if the note only mentions alcohol use without liver injury.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for alcoholic fatty liver, alcoholic hepatitis, or cirrhosis unless the record specifically documents fibrosis or sclerosis. If the diagnosis is unclear, check documentation.
Coding tip
Assign K70.2 only when the provider links liver fibrosis or sclerosis to alcohol use in the documentation.