ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for toxic hepatitis
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Hepatitis › toxic”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding toxic hepatitis
The ICD-10-CM code for toxic hepatitis is K71.6 (Toxic liver disease with hepatitis, not elsewhere classified).
Within K71 (toxic liver disease), K71.6 is specifically for toxic liver disease with hepatitis, not elsewhere classified. Related codes cover with cholestasis (K71.0), with hepatic necrosis (K71.1), with acute hepatitis (K71.2), with chronic persistent hepatitis (K71.3), with chronic lobular hepatitis (K71.4), with chronic active hepatitis (K71.5), with fibrosis and cirrhosis of liver (K71.7), with other disorders of liver (K71.8) and 1 more.
Code first: poisoning due to drug or toxin, if applicable (T36-T65 with fifth or sixth character 1-4).
Use an additional code for adverse effect, if applicable, to identify drug (T36-T50 with fifth or sixth character 5).
Common questions about toxic hepatitis ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for toxic hepatitis?
- K71.6 — Toxic liver disease with hepatitis, not elsewhere classified.
Is K71.6 billable?
- Yes. K71.6 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).
Can K71.6 be used as a principal diagnosis?
- Yes. The Medicare Code Editor doesn't restrict K71.6 as a principal diagnosis.
Is K71.6 a CC or MCC?
- No. K71.6 is neither a CC nor an MCC under MS-DRG v44.0.