ICD-10-CM B16.9: Acute hepatitis B without delta-agent and without hepatic coma

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for B16.9

Acute hepatitis B without delta-agent and without hepatic coma

Coding Notes & Guidelines for B16.9

Inclusion Terms

Hepatitis B (acute) (viral) NOS

Parent Code (Less Specific):

About ICD-10-CM Code B16.9 (Acute hepatitis B without delta-agent and without hepatic coma)

ICD-10-CM code B16.9 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 B16.9 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about B16.9 - Acute hepatitis B without delta-agent and without hepatic coma. 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 without delta-agent and without hepatic coma.