2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code K70Alcoholic liver disease

ICD-10-CM Codes›K00–K95›K70-K77›K70

ICD-10-CM K70
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

K70 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for alcoholic liver disease, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as K70.0, K70.10, K70.11, and K70.2.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
K70
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Category
Code Describes
Alcoholic liver disease
Chapter
K70-K77
Diseases of liver

Code Classification

ChapterK00–K95Diseases of the digestive system
SectionK70-K77Diseases of liver
CategoryK70Alcoholic liver disease
This CodeK70Alcoholic liver disease

Specific Coding for Alcoholic liver diseaseOverview

Non-specific codes like K70 require more characters. Use one of these billable codes instead:

  • Use K70.0 for Alcoholic fatty liver

  • K70.1 for Alcoholic hepatitis

  • Use K70.10 for Alcoholic hepatitis without ascites

  • Use K70.11 for Alcoholic hepatitis with ascites

  • Use K70.2 for Alcoholic fibrosis and sclerosis of liver

  • K70.3 for Alcoholic cirrhosis of liver

  • Use K70.30 for Alcoholic cirrhosis of liver without ascites

  • Use K70.31 for Alcoholic cirrhosis of liver with ascites

  • K70.4 for Alcoholic hepatic failure

  • Use K70.40 for Alcoholic hepatic failure without coma

  • Use K70.41 for Alcoholic hepatic failure with coma

  • Use K70.9 for Alcoholic liver disease, unspecified

Tabular List NotesGuidance

Coding notes and annotation back-references applicable to this code.

Use Additional Code

  • code to identify:
  • alcohol abuse and dependence F10

Patient EducationClinical

Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)

For most adults, moderate alcohol use is probably not harmful. Your risk of developing an alcohol use disorder (AUD) depends on how much, how often, and how quickly you drink alcohol. Alcohol misuse means that drinking causes distress and harm. Over time alcohol misuse can increase your risk of AUD.

The full article covers:

  • What is alcohol use disorder (AUD)?
  • What is binge drinking?
  • What are the dangers of too much alcohol?
  • How do I know if I have an alcohol use disorder (AUD)?
  • What should I do if I think that I might have an alcohol use disorder (AUD)?

Read the full article at MedlinePlus

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Code HistoryHistory

FY 2016AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2015, the first year of ICD-10-CM.
FY 2017–2025No changes
FY 2026CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Questions About K70Overview

Is K70 (Alcoholic liver disease) a billable code?

No. This is a category header that groups the codes for alcoholic liver disease, and headers cannot be submitted on claims. Claims for alcoholic liver disease need a more specific code from this category, such as K70.0, K70.10, and K70.11.