Acute hepatitis A (B15) ICD-10-CM
The B15 code range covers acute hepatitis a with 3 ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes. 2 of them are billable and valid for claim submission in fiscal year 2027, and the category headers group them but cannot themselves be billed.
Codes in the B15 Range 3 codes · 2 billable
Clinical Terms in This Code Range
Definitions from the National Library of Medicine for conditions coded in the B15 range.
Hepatitis A Infection
Acute inflammation of the liver caused by the hepatitis A virus. It is highly contagious and usually contracted through close contact with an infected individual or their feces, contaminated food or water.
About the B15 Code Range
Acute hepatitis A is liver inflammation caused by the hepatitis A virus. It falls within the viral hepatitis group.
The subdivisions distinguish hepatitis A with hepatic coma, or coma related to the liver, from hepatitis A without it: B15.0 and B15.9, respectively.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the B15 range?
Of the 3 codes in this range, 2 are billable and valid for claim submission from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. Category header codes group them but cannot be reported on claims.
What does the B15 range classify?
The range classifies acute hepatitis a. Each code links to its own reference page with billing status, MS-DRG grouping, coding notes, and clinical information.
Related References
Source: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM Tabular List and order file, effective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
