Cancellation of Debt (COD) Income. Taxpayers in the United States may have tax consequences when debt is cancelled. This is commonly known as COD (Cancellation of Debt) Income. According to the Internal Revenue Code, the discharge of indebtedness must be included in a taxpayer's gross income.
1 A group of blood tests called liver function tests can be used to diagnose liver disease. Other blood tests can be done to look for specific liver problems or genetic conditions.  Imaging tests. CT scan, MRI and ultrasound can show liver damage.
Tests that show an image of the liver. Imaging tests can check for tumors and blocked bile ducts. They also can be used to look at liver size and blood flow through the liver. These tests include: Abdominal ultrasound. CT scan of the abdomen (including the liver, gallbladder, and spleen). MRI scan of the abdomen. Liver and spleen scan (rarely done). Other tests. Other tests also may be done to confirm cirrhosis or to look for possible complications.