ICD-10 Code K72.11 – Chronic hepatic failure with coma (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code K72.11 – Chronic hepatic failure with coma
What it is
K72.11 identifies chronic liver failure with coma. Use it when the record documents advanced hepatic failure and a coma state related to liver dysfunction.
Clinical signs
Typical findings include altered mental status progressing to unresponsiveness, often in the setting of severe chronic liver disease. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation.
When to use this code
Use this code when the provider documents chronic hepatic failure and explicitly states coma. It may apply in cirrhosis-related decompensation or other chronic liver disease cases with hepatic coma. If coma is not documented, check documentation before assigning this code.
Do not use for
Do not use K72.11 for chronic hepatic failure without coma, or for acute liver failure. If the chart only describes encephalopathy, confusion, or altered mental status, code the documented condition instead.
Coding tip
Confirm both chronic hepatic failure and coma are clearly documented; do not infer coma from severity alone.