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ICD-10-CM:

571.5 Crosses to a Trio of K74.- Codes

Published on Thu Feb 02, 2012

Watch documentation to find a better option than the ICD-10 NOS code. When ICD-10-CM replaces ICD-9-CM on Oct. 1, 2013, finding a match for 571.5 (Cirrhosis of liver without alcohol) will take a bit of extra work. While most of the diagnoses you code under ICD-9 will cross directly to a matching ICD-10 code or well-defined range of codes, the corresponding codes for 571.5 aren't as neatly arranged. Here's a closer look at the codes that apply to this diagnosis. The diagnosis: Cirrhosis refers to scarring of the liver caused by injury or disease. As scar tissue replaces healthy tissue, the liver no longer functions properly. The codes discussed here are specific to cases in which alcohol is not mentioned in relation to the cirrhosis. ICD-9: The ICD-9 code for this diagnosis applies to a long list of terms with the code: 571.5, Cirrhosis of liver without mention of alcohol [...]
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