ICD-10 Code K71.0 – Toxic liver disease with cholestasis (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code K71.0 – Toxic liver disease with cholestasis
What it is
K71.0 identifies liver injury caused by a toxin or drug when cholestasis is present. Use it when the record links the liver problem to a toxic exposure and notes impaired bile flow.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Commonly, records describe jaundice, pruritus, dark urine, or other findings consistent with cholestatic liver injury after exposure to a hepatotoxic agent.
When to use this code
Use K71.0 when the provider documents toxic liver disease with cholestasis, toxic hepatitis with cholestatic features, or similar wording tied to a medication, chemical, or other toxin. Confirm that the documentation supports a toxic cause rather than another liver disorder. If the note is unclear, check documentation before coding.
Do not use for
Do not assign this code for cholestasis without documented toxic liver injury. Do not use it when the liver condition is due to viral, alcoholic, autoimmune, or obstructive causes unless the record specifically supports toxic etiology.
Coding tip
Look for the causal agent in the chart and code the toxic liver disease only when the provider makes the connection explicit.