K76.82

Billable

Hepatic encephalopathy

K76.82 is the ICD-10-CM code for Hepatic encephalopathy. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.

Status
Billable
Chapter
K00-K95
Parent
K76.8
Edition
FY2026

K00-K95 Diseases of the digestive system

Includes

  • Hepatic encephalopathy, NOS
  • Hepatic encephalopathy without coma
  • Hepatocerebral intoxication
  • Portal-systemic encephalopathy

Excludes1 — not coded here

  • acute and subacute hepatic failure with coma (K72.01)
  • alcoholic hepatic failure with coma (K70.41)
  • chronic hepatic failure with coma (K72.11)
  • hepatic failure with coma (K72.91)

Notes

  • underlying liver disease, such as:
  • acute and subacute hepatic failure without coma (K72.00)
  • alcoholic hepatic failure without coma (K70.40)
  • chronic hepatic failure without coma (K72.10)
  • hepatic failure with toxic liver disease without coma (K71.10)
  • hepatic failure without coma (K72.90)
  • icterus of newborn (P55-P59)
  • postprocedural hepatic failure (K91.82)
  • viral hepatitis without hepatic coma (B15.9, B16.1, B16.9, B17.10, B19.10, B19.20, B19.9)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code K76.82?
K76.82 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Hepatic encephalopathy". It falls under K00-K95 Diseases of the digestive system.
Is K76.82 a billable code?
Yes — K76.82 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code valid for reimbursement.
What is excluded from K76.82?
Excludes1 (not coded here): acute and subacute hepatic failure with coma (K72.01); alcoholic hepatic failure with coma (K70.41); chronic hepatic failure with coma (K72.11); hepatic failure with coma (K72.91).

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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