Other acute viral hepatitis (B17) ICD-10-CM
The B17 code range covers other acute viral hepatitis with 8 ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes. 6 of them are billable and valid for claim submission in fiscal year 2026, and the category headers group them but cannot themselves be billed.
Codes in the B17 Range 8 codes · 6 billable
- B17 Other acute viral hepatitisNon-billable
- B17.0 Acute delta-(super) infection of hepatitis B carrier
- B17.1 Acute hepatitis CNon-billable
- B17.10 Acute hepatitis C without hepatic coma
- B17.11 Acute hepatitis C with hepatic coma
- B17.2 Acute hepatitis E
- B17.8 Other specified acute viral hepatitis
- B17.9 Acute viral hepatitis, unspecified
Clinical Terms in This Code Range
Definitions from the National Library of Medicine for conditions coded in the B17 range.
Jaundice
A clinical manifestation of HYPERBILIRUBINEMIA, characterized by the yellowish staining of the SKIN; MUCOUS MEMBRANE; and SCLERA. Clinical jaundice usually is a sign of LIVER dysfunction.
Yellow Fever
An acute infectious disease primarily of the tropics, caused by a virus and transmitted to man by mosquitoes of the genera Aedes and Haemagogus. The severe form is characterized by fever, HEMOLYTIC JAUNDICE, and renal damage.
Yellow Fever Vaccine
Vaccine used to prevent YELLOW FEVER. It consists of a live attenuated 17D strain of the YELLOW FEVER VIRUS.
Yellow fever virus
The type species of the FLAVIVIRUS genus. Principal vector transmission to humans is by AEDES spp. mosquitoes.
About the B17 Code Range
The ICD-10 code section B17 covers various forms of other acute viral hepatitis, including infections caused by hepatitis C, E, delta virus, and other less common strains. These codes help accurately identify and document specific types of acute viral liver infections for medical and billing purposes.
This section includes codes such as B17.0 for acute delta-(super) infection of hepatitis B carriers, often referred to as hepatitis D superinfection of hepatitis B carrier. It also covers B17.1 for acute hepatitis C, split into B17.10 (without hepatic coma) and B17.11 (with hepatic coma), supporting documentation of severity. B17.2 denotes acute hepatitis E, and B17.8 includes other specified acute viral hepatitis cases such as yellow fever-related hepatitis and adenovirus-caused hepatitis. When the exact virus is not identified, the section uses B17.9 for acute viral hepatitis, unspecified. These codes are essential for distinguishing among the various viral causes and clinical presentations of acute hepatitis in healthcare settings.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the B17 range?
Of the 8 codes in this range, 6 are billable and valid for claim submission from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026. Category header codes group them but cannot be reported on claims.
What does the B17 range classify?
The range classifies other acute viral hepatitis. Each code links to its own reference page with billing status, MS-DRG grouping, coding notes, and clinical information.
Related References
Source: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM Tabular List and order file, effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
