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2008 ICD-9-CM Volume 1 Diagnosis Codes Home > Diseases Of The Digestive System 520-579 > Other Diseases Of Digestive System 570-579 > ICD-9-CM Diagnosis 572 Liver abscess and sequelae of chronic liver disease 572 is a non-specific code that cannot be used to specify a diagnosis ICD-9-CM Diagnosis 572.0 Abscess of liver Solitary or multiple collections of PUS within the liver as a result of infection by bacteria, protozoa, or other agents. 572.0 is a specific code that can be used to specify a diagnosis 572.0 contains 5 index entries ICD-9-CM Diagnosis 572.1 Portal pyemia 572.1 is a specific code that can be used to specify a diagnosis 572.1 contains 12 index entries ICD-9-CM Diagnosis 572.2 Hepatic coma A syndrome characterized by central nervous system dysfunction in association with LIVER FAILURE, including portal-systemic shunts. Clinical features include lethargy and CONFUSION (frequently progressing to COMA); asterixis; NYSTAGMUS; brisk oculovestibular reflexes; decorticate and decerebrate posturing; MUSCLE SPASTICITY; and bilateral extensor plantar reflexes (see REFLEX, BABINSKI). ELECTROENCEPHALOGRAPHY may demonstrate triphasic waves. (From Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, pp1117-20; Plum & Posner, Diagnosis of Stupor and Coma, 3rd ed, p222-5) 572.2 is a specific code that can be used to specify a diagnosis 572.2 contains 7 index entries ICD-9-CM Diagnosis 572.3 Portal hypertension Abnormal increase of resistance to blood flow within the hepatic PORTAL SYSTEM, frequently seen in LIVER CIRRHOSIS and conditions with obstruction of the PORTAL VEIN. 572.3 is a specific code that can be used to specify a diagnosis 572.3 contains 2 index entries ICD-9-CM Diagnosis 572.4 Hepatorenal syndrome Functional KIDNEY FAILURE in patients with liver disease, usually LIVER CIRRHOSIS or portal hypertension (HYPERTENSION, PORTAL), and in the absence of intrinsic renal disease or kidney abnormality. It is characterized by intense renal vasculature constriction, reduced renal blood flow, OLIGURIA, and sodium retention. 572.4 is a specific code that can be used to specify a diagnosis 572.4 contains 9 index entries ICD-9-CM Diagnosis 572.8 Other sequelae of chronic liver disease 572.8 is a specific code that can be used to specify a diagnosis 572.8 contains 12 index entries