K70.40 – Alcoholic hepatic failure without coma

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Diseases of liver

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code K70.40

Code: K70.40 (claims format: K7040)
Description: Alcoholic hepatic failure without coma
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 › K70.4

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.-)

K70.4 – Alcoholic hepatic failure

Applicable to:

Acute alcoholic hepatic failure
Alcoholic hepatic failure NOS
Chronic alcoholic hepatic failure
Subacute alcoholic hepatic failure

Block K70-K77

Excludes1 (not coded here):

jaundice NOS (R17)

Excludes2 (not included here):

hemochromatosis (E83.11-)
Reye's syndrome (G93.7)
viral hepatitis (B15-B19)
Wilson's disease (E83.01)

Index terms for K70.40

Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:

Related codes in K70.4

K70.41 – Alcoholic hepatic failure with comaBillable

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code K70.40?

K70.40 is the ICD-10-CM code for alcoholic hepatic failure without coma, in the block K70-K77 (Diseases of liver).

Is K70.40 a billable code?

Yes. K70.40 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does K70.40 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.