ICD-10-CM B16: Acute hepatitis B

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for B16

Acute hepatitis B

Coding Notes & Guidelines for B16

Inclusion Terms

Hepatitis B (acute) (viral) NOS

Child Codes (More Specific Codes for B16):

About ICD-10-CM Code B16 (Acute hepatitis B)

ICD-10-CM code B16 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 B16 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about B16 - Acute hepatitis B. 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 B.