Other acute viral hepatitis (B17)
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.
Certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00–B99)
Viral hepatitis (B15-B19)
B17 Other acute viral hepatitis
- B17.0 Acute delta-(super) infection of hepatitis B carrier
B17.1 Acute hepatitis C
- 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
Other acute viral hepatitis (B17)
Clinical Terms
The following clinical terms provide additional context, helping users better understand the clinical background and common associations for each diagnosis listed in this section. Including related terms alongside ICD-10-CM codes supports coders, billers, and healthcare professionals in improving accuracy, enhancing documentation, and facilitating research or patient education.
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.
