ENDRA Life Sciences Inc.  welcomes the adoption of the ICD-10 K76.0 code for the diagnosis of Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD). This pivotal update supports recent important advancements in the field of liver disease to underscore the increasing recognition of NAFLD's impact on global health by insurers and healthcare providers alike. ENDRA?s TAEUS system has received a CE mark in the European Union and is the subject of a De Novo request that is pending before the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM), is a global coding system used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. These codes are issued by the World Health Organization (WHO) and are used to show payers why a particular service was medically necessary. The inclusion of NAFLD under the ICD-10 K76.0 code facilitates standardized billing for its diagnosis.

It is applicable across the U.S., Europe and other regions, and promotes consistency in medical documentation and insurance processes. The U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) also utilizes ICD-10 codes for claims payment adjudication and reimbursement of contracted providers. ENDRA believes the issuance of the ICD-10 K76.0 code specifically for NAFLD measurement represents a significant opportunity for innovation in liver health diagnostics as healthcare providers now have a clearer pathway to integrate advanced diagnostic technologies.

This encourages the adoption of methods such as ENDRA's TAEUS liver fat measurement system or service, thereby improving patient access to essential healthcare services and emphasizing the importance of early detection and management of liver diseases.