AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS - 2026 Quarter 4; New/Revised ICD-10-CM Codes
Intestinal Failure-Associated Liver Disease (IFALD)
Code K76.83 , Intestinal failure-associated liver disease, has been added to subcategory K76 , Other diseases of liver, to specifically classify intestinal failure- associated liver disease (IFALD). IFALD is a distinct disease entity with a pathogenesis that is complex and multifactorial. It is a serious complication of intestinal failure (IF); which is the inability of the gastrointestinal tract to absorb the necessary nutrients to sustain health. It often occurs in patients with IF requiring long-term intravenous feeding or parenteral nutrition. Other factors like small bowel syndrome or recurrent sepsis can also play a role in causing this condition. ...
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Article Overview
The article provides an overview of IFALD as a complication associated with intestinal failure and discusses its clinical context, reported prevalence in pediatric and adult populations, and general diagnostic considerations. It also notes a new ICD-10-CM classification for the condition.
Why This Topic Matters
The article gives readers context for understanding IFALD and the related change to liver disease classification, with information relevant to both clinical and medical coding audiences.
What You Will Learn
- How IFALD relates to intestinal failure and its broader clinical context
- Which patient populations are discussed in relation to IFALD
- What general diagnostic considerations the article addresses
- What classification update is noted in the article
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Physicians and other clinicians
- Gastroenterology and hepatology professionals
- Pediatric healthcare professionals
Codes Discussed
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