ICD-10 Code K70.30 – Alcoholic cirrhosis of liver without ascites (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code K70.30 – Alcoholic cirrhosis of liver without ascites
What it is
K70.30 identifies cirrhosis of the liver caused by alcohol use when ascites is not documented. It tells you the condition is chronic liver scarring, but without fluid buildup in the abdomen.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Common findings may include signs of chronic liver disease, such as jaundice, fatigue, easy bruising, or portal hypertension, but ascites must not be present for this code.
When to use this code
Use K70.30 when the record clearly states alcoholic cirrhosis and specifically notes no ascites, or when ascites is absent on assessment and documentation supports cirrhosis due to alcohol. You may also use it when the provider documents compensated alcoholic cirrhosis without fluid accumulation.
Do not use for
Do not use this code if ascites is documented; select the code for alcoholic cirrhosis with ascites instead. Do not use it for alcohol-related liver disease without cirrhosis, or when the cause of cirrhosis is not stated.
Coding tip
Check the note for ascites explicitly, because that detail changes the code selection.