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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Hepatitis A

ICD-10 Coding for Hepatitis A

B15.9
B15.0

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

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

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

Use ICD-10 code B15.9 for acute hepatitis a without hepatic coma, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Acute hepatitis A without hepatic coma

Billable Code
B15.9
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Positive IgM anti-HAV test
documentation:
  • • Documented absence of hepatic coma

Applicable To

  • • Acute hepatitis A

Important Notes

  • • Ensure serologic confirmation with IgM anti-HAV.

Acute hepatitis A with hepatic coma

Billable Code
B15.0
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Positive IgM anti-HAV
  • • Symptoms of hepatic coma

Applicable To

  • • Acute hepatitis A with hepatic coma

Important Notes

  • • Document hepatic coma symptoms clearly.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

R17

Jaundice

Use to document jaundice as a symptom of hepatitis A.

K72.0

Acute hepatic failure

Use if acute hepatic failure is present.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The ICD-10 code for acute hepatitis A without hepatic coma is B15.9. If hepatic coma is present, use B15.0.

How is acute hepatitis A documented?

Document acute hepatitis A with positive IgM anti-HAV, elevated ALT/AST, and absence of hepatic coma for B15.9.

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