K71.1
⚠ Non-billable (Header)Toxic liver disease with hepatic necrosis
Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95)
⚠️ This is a category header code — not billable. Use a more specific child code below.
Also Known As
⚠️ Excludes2
inheritedRules inherited from parent codes.
- • alcoholic liver disease (K70.-)
- • Budd-Chiari syndrome (I82.0)
📋 Code Instructions
inherited- • code for adverse effect, if applicable, to identify drug (T36-T50 with fifth or sixth character 5)
- • Code first: poisoning due to drug or toxin, if applicable (T36-T65 with fifth or sixth character 1-4)
Child Codes (2)
Clinical Description
ICD-10-CM code K71.1 represents toxic liver disease with hepatic necrosis. This code falls under the Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95) classification. It is a non-billable category header code. A more specific child code from the list below must be used for billing and reimbursement purposes.
This is a 5-character code at the 4th level of specificity. There are 2 more specific child codes under K71.1.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code K71.1?
ICD-10-CM code K71.1 is "Toxic liver disease with hepatic necrosis". It belongs to the category: Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95).
Is K71.1 a billable ICD-10 code?
No, K71.1 is a non-billable header code. A more specific child code must be used for billing.
Can K71.1 be coded with other codes?
K71.1 has 2 Excludes2 note(s). These conditions can be coded together if both are documented in the patient record.
Related Codes in K71
Other codes in the same category that may be relevant for differential coding:
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CMS ICD-10-CM 2026 Tabular List
Updated October 1, 2025 (FY2026)