Our patient was admitted with cirrhosis of the liver due to NASH. (nonalcoholic steatohepatitis)Since cirrhosis is the progression of NASH, would you code 571.8 (NASH) AND 571.5(cirrhosis of liver without mention of alcohol)? If so, which would be the principal diagnosis? Thank You.
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on "NASH with Cirrhosis"
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