K70.11 – Alcoholic hepatitis with ascites
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Diseases of liver
ICD-10-CM code
K70.11
- Code
K70.11(claims format:K7011)- Description
- Alcoholic hepatitis with ascites
- Billable
- Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
- Valid for
- Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
- Chapter
- 11. Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95)
- Block
- K70-K77 Diseases of liver
- Parent codes
- K70 › K70.1
Notes inherited from parent codes
Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.
K70 – Alcoholic liver disease
Use additional code:
- code to identify:
- alcohol abuse and dependence (F10.-)
Block K70-K77
Excludes1 (not coded here):
- jaundice NOS (R17)
Index terms for K70.11
Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:
Related codes in K70.1
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code K70.11?
K70.11 is the ICD-10-CM code for alcoholic hepatitis with ascites, in the block K70-K77 (Diseases of liver).
Is K70.11 a billable code?
Yes. K70.11 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
What category does K70.11 belong to?
It belongs to category K70 – Alcoholic liver disease.
Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.