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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Acute Hepatitis

ICD-10 Coding for Acute Hepatitis

B16.9
B15.9

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for acute hepatitis includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Acute Viral Hepatitis
Acute Liver Inflammation
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Acute Hepatitis

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Acute Hepatitis

Use ICD-10 code B16.9 for acute hepatitis b without delta-agent and without hepatic coma, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Acute hepatitis B without delta-agent and without hepatic coma

Billable Code
B16.9
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Positive HBsAg
  • • Positive IgM anti-HBc
  • • ALT >200 IU/L

Applicable To

  • • Acute hepatitis B

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies acute status and absence of delta-agent.

Acute hepatitis A without hepatic coma

Billable Code
B15.9
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Positive anti-HAV IgM
  • • ALT >200 IU/L

Applicable To

  • • Acute hepatitis A

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies acute status and absence of hepatic coma.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

R17

Unspecified jaundice

Use to document jaundice associated with acute hepatitis.

R50.9

Fever, unspecified

Use to document fever associated with acute hepatitis.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for acute hepatitis B?

The ICD-10 code for acute hepatitis B without delta-agent and without hepatic coma is B16.9.

How is acute hepatitis A documented?

Acute hepatitis A is documented with positive anti-HAV IgM and ALT >200 IU/L, coded as B15.9.

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