K75.81 – Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH)

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

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code K75.81

Code: K75.81 (claims format: K7581)
Description: Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH)
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: K75 › K75.8

Notes for K75.81

Applicable to:

Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH)

Use additional code:

code, if applicable, hepatic fibrosis (K74.0-)

Notes inherited from parent codes

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

K75 – Other inflammatory liver diseases

Excludes2 (not included here):

toxic liver disease (K71.-)

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 K75.81

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

Related codes in K75.8

K75.89 – Other specified inflammatory liver diseasesBillable

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code K75.81?

K75.81 is the ICD-10-CM code for nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), in the block K70-K77 (Diseases of liver).

Is K75.81 a billable code?

Yes. K75.81 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does K75.81 belong to?

It belongs to category K75 – Other inflammatory liver diseases.

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.