2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code K72.90Hepatic failure, unspecified without coma

ICD-10-CM Codes›K00–K95›K70-K77›K72

ICD-10-CM K72.90
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

K72.90 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for hepatic failure, unspecified without coma. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to MS-DRG 441 through 443. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Hepatic failure.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
K72.90
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Hepatic failure, unspecified without coma
Short Description
Hepatic failure, unspecified without coma
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
K72.9
Hepatic failure, unspecified

Code Classification

ChapterK00–K95Diseases of the digestive system
SectionK70-K77Diseases of liver
CategoryK72Hepatic failure, not elsewhere classified
This CodeK72.90Hepatic failure, unspecified without coma

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Acute hepatic failure
  • Acute hepatic failure caused by hepatitis virus
  • Acute viral hepatitis
  • Atrophy of liver
  • Centrilobular hepatic necrosis
  • Congenital cataract, severe neonatal hepatopathy, global developmental delay syndrome
  • Dementia due to hepatic failure
  • Diffuse hepatic necrosis
  • Focal hepatic necrosis
  • Fulminant hepatic failure
  • Hepatic encephalopathy in fulminant hepatic failure
  • Hepatic failure
  • Hepatic necrosis
  • Liver disorder in pregnancy
  • Midzonal hepatic necrosis
  • Myoclonic disorder due to hepatic failure
  • Necrosis of liver of pregnancy
  • Peripheral hepatic necrosis
  • Renal tubulopathy with encephalopathy and liver failure syndrome
  • Sawdust liver
  • Submassive hepatic necrosis

Index to Diseases and InjuriesGuidance

Alphabetical index entries that point to this code.

External Cause of Injuries IndexGuidance

References for this code in the External Cause of Injuries Index.

    • Atrophy, atrophic(of)
      • liver (yellow)
    • Failure, failed
      • hepatic
    • Hepatitis
      • malignant NEC (with hepatic failure)
    • Impaired, impairment(function)
      • liver
    • Jaundice(yellow)
      • malignant (without coma)

Clinical ClassificationClinical

AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.

CCSR DIG018
Hepatic failure
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient Yes · outpatient Yes

Patient EducationClinical

Liver Diseases

Your liver is the largest organ inside your body. It helps your body digest food, store energy, and remove poisons.

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Convert K72.90 to ICD-9-CMHistory

The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.

ICD-9-CM
572.8 Oth sequela, chr liv dis
Approximate The match is approximate rather than exact.

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 K72.90Overview

Is K72.90 (Hepatic failure, unspecified) a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report hepatic failure, unspecified without coma on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

What MS-DRG does K72.90 group to?

When hepatic failure, unspecified without coma is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 441, 442, 443, with relative weights from 0.6997 to 1.7947 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of K72.90?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, hepatic failure, unspecified without coma converts to ICD-9-CM 572.8 (oth sequela, chr liv dis). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.

Footnotes

[1] Chronic - a chronic condition code indicates a condition lasting 12 months or longer and its effect on the patient based on one or both of the following criteria:

  • The condition results in the need for ongoing intervention with medical products,treatment, services, and special equipment
  • The condition places limitations on self-care, independent living, and social interactions.