ICD-10 Code K70.41 – Alcoholic hepatic failure with coma (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code K70.41 – Alcoholic hepatic failure with coma
What it is
K70.41 identifies alcoholic liver disease with hepatic failure and coma. Use it when documentation shows severe alcohol-related liver injury causing liver failure with loss of consciousness.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Typical records may note hepatic failure, altered mental status, or coma in the setting of alcohol-related liver disease.
When to use this code
Use this code when the clinician documents alcoholic hepatic failure with coma, or clearly links coma to alcohol-related liver failure. It applies to confirmed cases, not suspected encephalopathy alone. If the chart only states liver disease or coma without the alcoholic failure link, check documentation.
Do not use for
Do not use K70.41 for alcoholic liver disease without hepatic failure, or for coma from another cause. If the record does not specify coma, choose the more accurate alcoholic liver disease code.
Coding tip
Verify that both hepatic failure and coma are documented together and attributed to alcohol-related liver disease before assigning K70.41.