ICD-9-CM 571.2 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 571.2 should only be used for claims with a date of service on or before September 30, 2015. For claims with a date of service on or after October 1, 2015, use an equivalent ICD-10-CM code (or codes).
2015/16 ICD-10-CM K70.30 Alcoholic cirrhosis of liver without ascites
Approximate Synonyms
Alcoholic cirrhosis
Alcoholic cirrhosis w ascites
Alcoholic cirrhosis with ascites
Alcoholic fibrosis and sclerosis of liver
Alcoholic hepatic fibrosis and sclerosis
Ascites due to alcoholic cirrhosis
Clinical Information
Fibrosis of the hepatic parenchyma due to chronic excess alcohol drinking
Liver disease in alcoholics in which the normal microcirculation, the gross vascular anatomy, and the hepatic architecture have been variably destroyed and altered with fibrous septa surrounding regenerated or regenerating parenchymal nodules
Applies To
Florid cirrhosis
Laennec's cirrhosis (alcoholic)
ICD-9-CM Coding Information
571.2 is only applicable to adult patients aged 15 - 124 years inclusive.