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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Hepatitis Panel

ICD-10 Coding for Hepatitis Panel

B15.9
B16.1

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

Also Known as:
Hep Panel
Liver Function Panel
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Hepatitis Panel

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

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

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Hepatitis A without hepatic coma

Billable Code
B15.9
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • IgM anti-HAV positive
  • • Elevated ALT levels

Applicable To

  • • Acute hepatitis A without mention of hepatic coma

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies acute infection and excludes chronic conditions.

Acute hepatitis B with delta-agent (coinfection) without hepatic coma

Billable Code
B16.1
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • HBsAg positive
  • • IgM anti-HBc positive
  • • Anti-HDV positive

Applicable To

  • • Acute hepatitis B with delta-agent

Important Notes

  • • Delta-agent confirmation is crucial for accurate coding.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

R74.0

Nonspecific elevation of levels of transaminase and lactic acid dehydrogenase [LDH]

Use to document elevated liver enzymes alongside hepatitis diagnosis.

R17

Unspecified jaundice

Use to document jaundice symptoms associated with hepatitis.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for a hepatitis panel?

The ICD-10 code for a hepatitis panel depends on the specific type of hepatitis diagnosed, such as B15.9 for Hepatitis A without coma.

How do you code a hepatitis panel?

To code a hepatitis panel, use specific ICD-10 codes based on lab results, such as B16.1 for acute hepatitis B with delta-agent.

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