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K76.0 — Fatty (change of) liver, not elsewhere classified
K76.0
What this code means
Fatty liver (steatosis) is a build-up of fat in liver cells, common with obesity and type 2 diabetes, usually without symptoms.
Also called: fatty liver, hepatic steatosis, nafl.
When this code is used
Used for fatty (change of) liver, not elsewhere classified.
Where it sits in ICD-10-CM
Code K76.0 belongs to Chapter 11: Diseases of the digestive system, which covers codes K00–K95 in the FY2027 ICD-10-CM tabular list. The official description above is copied verbatim from the CDC/NCHS FY2027 code file.
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Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10-CM code K76.0?
K76.0 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for “Fatty (change of) liver, not elsewhere classified”. Fatty liver (steatosis) is a build-up of fat in liver cells, common with obesity and type 2 diabetes, usually without symptoms.
When is code K76.0 used?
Used for fatty (change of) liver, not elsewhere classified. It belongs to Chapter 11 of ICD-10-CM (Diseases of the digestive system).
This guide explains ICD-10-CM codes in plain language for patients, students and other readers. It is educational information only — not coding, billing or medical advice. The code recorded for any real encounter is assigned from the full clinical documentation by the treating team and qualified coders, and only they can decide which code fits a specific case.