Hepatomegaly, not elsewhere classified

This code signifies an abnormally enlarged liver, a non-specific finding that can indicate various underlying conditions. It describes a physical sign rather than a definitive diagnosis of a specific liver disease.

This code is appropriate when documentation indicates an enlarged liver, such as "hepatomegaly noted on physical exam" or "liver span 18 cm." It should be used when the specific cause of the liver enlargement is either unknown or not yet definitively diagnosed.

• Always seek to code the underlying cause of hepatomegaly if known and documented.
• Do not use this code if a more specific diagnosis for the enlarged liver (e.g., alcoholic fatty liver, liver cirrhosis) is available.
• Consider sequencing this code after the primary condition if hepatomegaly is a manifestation of another disease.