B17: Other acute viral hepatitis
Codes under B17 (Other acute viral hepatitis). A ✓ marks a billable (fully specified) code; category codes without a ✓ are not billable on their own.
| Code | Description | Billable |
|---|---|---|
| B17.0 | Acute delta-(super) infection of hepatitis B carrier | ✓ |
| B17.0 | Acute delta-(super) infection of hepatitis B carrier | ✓ |
| B17.1 | Acute hepatitis C | — |
| B17.1 | Acute hepatitis C | — |
| B17.2 | Acute hepatitis E | ✓ |
| B17.2 | Acute hepatitis E | ✓ |
| B17.8 | Other specified acute viral hepatitis | ✓ |
| B17.8 | Other specified acute viral hepatitis | ✓ |
| B17.9 | Acute viral hepatitis, unspecified | ✓ |
| B17.9 | Acute viral hepatitis, unspecified | ✓ |
| B17.10 | Acute hepatitis C without hepatic coma | ✓ |
| B17.10 | Acute hepatitis C without hepatic coma | ✓ |
| B17.11 | Acute hepatitis C with hepatic coma | ✓ |
| B17.11 | Acute hepatitis C with hepatic coma | ✓ |
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10-CM code B17?
B17 is an ICD-10-CM category covering Other acute viral hepatitis. It contains 14 more specific diagnosis codes, 12 of which are billable.
Is B17 a billable code?
No — B17 is a category header and isn't billable on its own. Code to the highest level of specificity using one of its subcodes (for example B17.0 — Acute delta-(super) infection of hepatitis B carrier). 12 of the 14 codes under B17 are billable.
What codes fall under B17?
B17 includes B17.0, B17.0, B17.1, B17.1, B17.2, plus 9 more. See the full list with descriptions and billable status above.
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