K73: Chronic hepatitis, not elsewhere classified
Codes under K73 (Chronic hepatitis, not elsewhere classified). A ✓ marks a billable (fully specified) code; category codes without a ✓ are not billable on their own.
| Code | Description | Billable |
|---|---|---|
| K73.0 | Chronic persistent hepatitis, not elsewhere classified | ✓ |
| K73.0 | Chronic persistent hepatitis, not elsewhere classified | ✓ |
| K73.1 | Chronic lobular hepatitis, not elsewhere classified | ✓ |
| K73.1 | Chronic lobular hepatitis, not elsewhere classified | ✓ |
| K73.2 | Chronic active hepatitis, not elsewhere classified | ✓ |
| K73.2 | Chronic active hepatitis, not elsewhere classified | ✓ |
| K73.8 | Other chronic hepatitis, not elsewhere classified | ✓ |
| K73.8 | Other chronic hepatitis, not elsewhere classified | ✓ |
| K73.9 | Chronic hepatitis, unspecified | ✓ |
| K73.9 | Chronic hepatitis, unspecified | ✓ |
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10-CM code K73?
K73 is an ICD-10-CM category covering Chronic hepatitis, not elsewhere classified. It contains 10 more specific diagnosis codes, 10 of which are billable.
Is K73 a billable code?
No — K73 is a category header and isn't billable on its own. Code to the highest level of specificity using one of its subcodes (for example K73.0 — Chronic persistent hepatitis, not elsewhere classified). 10 of the 10 codes under K73 are billable.
What codes fall under K73?
K73 includes K73.0, K73.0, K73.1, K73.1, K73.2, plus 5 more. See the full list with descriptions and billable status above.
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