Toxic liver disease with hepatitis, not elsewhere classified

This code signifies liver inflammation (hepatitis) resulting from exposure to a toxic substance, which is not classified under other specific toxic liver disease codes. It indicates a direct causal link between a harmful agent and liver damage presenting as hepatitis.

Apply this code when documentation clearly states hepatitis due to a toxic agent, such as drugs, chemicals, or environmental toxins, and a more specific code for the toxic agent or liver manifestation is not available. Ensure the medical record explicitly links the toxic exposure to the development of hepatitis.

• Always seek to identify the specific toxic agent if known and code it first, if applicable, as an external cause code or adverse effect.
• Differentiate from viral hepatitis or other forms of non-toxic hepatitis; the etiology must be toxic.
• Review medication lists and exposure histories carefully to confirm the toxic origin of the hepatitis.