K73.9

Approximate Synonyms

• Chronic hepatitis

Clinical Information

• An active inflammatory process affecting the liver for more than six months. Causes include viral infections, autoimmune disorders, drugs, and metabolic disorders.

• Inflammation of the liver with ongoing hepatocellular injury for 6 months or more, characterized by necrosis of hepatocytes and inflammatory cell leukocytes) infiltration. Chronic hepatitis can be caused by viruses, medications, autoimmune diseases, and other unknown factors.

Details

• K73.9 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

• The 2023 edition of ICD-10-CM K73.9 became effective on October 1, 2022.

• This is the American ICD-10-CM version of K73.9 – other international versions of ICD-10 K73.9 may differ.