Definition of Decompensated Cirrhosis. Individuals with cirrhosis are considered to have decompensated cirrhosis if they score 7 or higher on the Child Pugh-Turcotte-Pugh score and/or develop any of the following complications: ascites, jaundice, variceal hemorrhage, or hepatic encephalopathy. [1,2,3]HCV Treatment Goals in Persons with Decompensated Cirrhosis.