ICD-10 Code K71.2 – Toxic liver disease with acute hepatitis (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code K71.2 – Toxic liver disease with acute hepatitis
What it is
K71.2 identifies acute hepatitis caused by a toxic exposure, such as a medication, chemical, or other liver-injuring agent. Use it when the record links the liver inflammation to a toxic cause.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Commonly, the chart may describe acute hepatitis with jaundice, abdominal discomfort, nausea, fatigue, or abnormal liver tests after exposure to a suspected toxin.
When to use this code
Use K71.2 when the provider documents toxic liver disease with an acute hepatitis pattern and identifies, or strongly implicates, a toxic agent. It fits cases where the liver injury is attributed to a drug, poison, or chemical exposure. Do not assign it for unspecified hepatitis without a toxic link.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for viral hepatitis, chronic toxic liver disease, or liver injury without documentation of acute hepatitis. If the cause is unclear, check documentation before coding.
Coding tip
Look for a documented toxic cause and acute hepatitis together; if either is missing, verify the diagnosis before assigning K71.2.