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2025 ICD-10-CM code K70.1

Alcoholic hepatitis.A liver inflammation caused by long-term excessive alcohol consumption.

Use additional code to identify alcohol abuse and dependence (F10.-).

The medical necessity for treatment of alcoholic hepatitis is based on the severity of the condition and the presence of complications.Treatment may include supportive care, medications to manage symptoms, and referral for alcohol dependence treatment.

Diagnosis and management of alcoholic hepatitis, including assessment of liver function, managing complications, and providing counseling on alcohol cessation.

In simple words: Alcoholic hepatitis is when your liver gets inflamed because you've been drinking a lot of alcohol for a long time.

Alcoholic hepatitis is an inflammatory condition of the liver caused by excessive alcohol consumption over an extended period.

Example 1: A patient with a history of chronic alcohol abuse presents with jaundice, abdominal pain, and nausea.Blood tests reveal elevated liver enzymes.The diagnosis is alcoholic hepatitis., A patient admitted for alcohol withdrawal develops signs of liver dysfunction, including ascites and hepatic encephalopathy. Imaging studies confirm the diagnosis of alcoholic hepatitis., A patient presents with fever, anorexia, and abdominal pain. Upon further examination and investigation, the physician diagnoses alcoholic hepatitis.

Documentation should include evidence of chronic alcohol use, physical exam findings (e.g., jaundice, hepatomegaly), laboratory results (e.g., elevated liver enzymes, bilirubin), and imaging studies (e.g., ultrasound, CT scan) as appropriate.

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