ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for B17.9
Acute viral hepatitis, unspecified
Coding Notes & Guidelines for B17.9
Inclusion Terms
- Acute hepatitis NOS
- Acute infectious hepatitis NOS
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code B17.9 (Acute viral hepatitis)
ICD-10-CM code B17.9 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 B17.9 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about B17.9 - Acute viral hepatitis, unspecified. 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 viral hepatitis related to unspecified.