K74.01 – Hepatic fibrosis, early fibrosis

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

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code K74.01

Code: K74.01 (claims format: K7401)
Description: Hepatic fibrosis, early fibrosis
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: K74 › K74.0

Notes for K74.01

Applicable to:

Hepatic fibrosis, stage F1
Mild hepatic fibrosis

Notes inherited from parent codes

Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.

K74 – Fibrosis and cirrhosis of liver

Excludes1 (not coded here):

alcoholic cirrhosis (of liver) (K70.3)
alcoholic fibrosis of liver (K70.2)
cardiac sclerosis of liver (K76.1)
cirrhosis (of liver) with toxic liver disease (K71.7)
congenital cirrhosis (of liver) (P78.81)
pigmentary cirrhosis (of liver) (E83.110)

Code also:

, if applicable, viral hepatitis (acute) (chronic) (B15-B19)

K74.0 – Hepatic fibrosis

Code first:

underlying liver disease, such as:
nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) (K75.81)

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 K74.01

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

Related codes in K74.0

K74.00 – Hepatic fibrosis, unspecifiedBillable
K74.0A – Hepatic fibrosis, moderate fibrosisBillable
K74.02 – Hepatic fibrosis, advanced fibrosisBillable

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code K74.01?

K74.01 is the ICD-10-CM code for hepatic fibrosis, early fibrosis, in the block K70-K77 (Diseases of liver).

Is K74.01 a billable code?

Yes. K74.01 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does K74.01 belong to?

It belongs to category K74 – Fibrosis and cirrhosis of liver.

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.