ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for B15
Acute hepatitis A
Coding Notes & Guidelines for B15
Inclusion Terms
Hepatitis A (acute)(viral) NOS
Child Codes (More Specific Codes for B15):
About ICD-10-CM Code B15 (Acute hepatitis A)
ICD-10-CM code B15 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM B15 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about B15 - Acute hepatitis A. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Acute hepatitis A.