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Non-specific code 2015 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 571
Chronic liver disease and cirrhosis
  • 2015
  • Non-Billable Code

  • There are 9 ICD-9-CM codes below 571 that define this diagnosis in greater detail. Do not use this code on a reimbursement claim.
Clinical Information
  • Lipid infiltration and fatty degeneration of liver parenchymal cells due to alcohol abuse; may be associated with alcohol hepatitis or cirrhosis
  • Lipid infiltration of the hepatic parenchymal cells that is due to alcohol abuse. The fatty changes in the alcoholic fatty liver may be reversible, depending on the amounts of triglycerides accumulated
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