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K74.5: Biliary cirrhosis, unspecified

Your liver was damaged due to problems in the bile ducts and has changed as a result.

The liver is an important organ on the top right of the abdomen. For example, it helps with blood clotting and detoxifying the body. Nutrients from food are processed in the liver. Bile is produced in the liver. The bile is transported via bile ducts within the liver towards the gallbladder. The bile is collected in the gallbladder. When you eat something, bile is released into the intestine. This is what the common bile duct to the intestine is for.

You have problems in the bile ducts. The exact reason for this is not known. Problems in the bile ducts can cause damage to the liver. Severe damage can lead to scarring in the liver tissue.

The liver can sometimes heal again by itself after it has been damaged. If a large part of the liver is scarred, it may often no longer be able to heal by itself.

If a lot of tissue in the liver is scarred, the liver may then gradually lose its ability to perform its tasks. You will then feel feeble and tired, for example. The skin may look yellow and be itchy. It is also possible for the abdominal girth to increase, resulting in abdominal pain. You may also bleed more intensely and for longer, for example if you injure yourself.

Additional indicator

On medical documents, the ICD code is often appended by letters that indicate the diagnostic certainty or the affected side of the body.

  • G: Confirmed diagnosis
  • V: Tentative diagnosis
  • Z: Condition after
  • A: Excluded diagnosis
  • L: Left
  • R: Right
  • B: Both sides

Further information

Note

This information is not intended for self-diagnosis and does not replace professional medical advice from a doctor. If you find an ICD code on a personal medical document, please also note the additional indicator used for diagnostic confidence.
Your doctor will assist you with any health-related questions and explain the ICD diagnosis code to you in a direct consultation if necessary.

Source

Provided by the non-profit organization “Was hab’ ich?” gemeinnützige GmbH on behalf of the Federal Ministry of Health (BMG).