Toxic liver disease with cholestasis
ICD-10 Code: K71.0 · Body Part: Lumbar Spine
QME Evaluation Process
Liver function tests, imaging, biopsy if indicated, toxic exposure history documentation. Chapter 6 digestive impairment. Causation analysis for occupational chemical exposure.
Typical Impairment Rating
10-40% WPI based on liver function and progression
AMA Guides Edition
5th Edition
Common Treatments
Related Conditions
Body Part Guide
Lumbar Spine Evaluation Guide
Impairment rating methods, common conditions, and QME evaluation protocols
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What is Toxic liver disease with cholestasis (K71.0)?
Toxic liver disease with cholestasis is an ICD-10 diagnosis code (K71.0) classified under Internal Medicine conditions. It affects the Lumbar Spine and is commonly encountered in California workers' compensation claims. QME physicians evaluate this condition using AMA Guides 5th Edition protocols.
How is K71.0 rated for impairment?
The typical whole person impairment (WPI) range for Toxic liver disease with cholestasis is 10-40% WPI based on liver function and progression. The exact rating depends on clinical findings, imaging, and the evaluation method (DRE or ROM) chosen by the QME physician per AMA Guides 5th Edition.
What is the QME evaluation process for K71.0?
Liver function tests, imaging, biopsy if indicated, toxic exposure history documentation. Chapter 6 digestive impairment. Causation analysis for occupational chemical exposure.
What treatments are common for Toxic liver disease with cholestasis?
Common treatments for Toxic liver disease with cholestasis include Remove toxic exposure, Hepatoprotective medication, Monitoring, Liver transplant for end-stage. Treatment appropriateness and outcomes are considered during the QME evaluation when determining permanent and stationary status and apportionment.