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 2027, 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.
Acute Hepatitis C Infection
A new infection by the hepatitis C virus, which can be detected in blood. Signs and symptoms may include right upper quadrant abdominal pain, jaundice, dark urine, white stools and nausea. Approximately 15%-25% individuals clear the virus from their bodies without treatment. 75%-85% individuals develop chronic hepatitis C. There are possible treatments depending on individual characteristics.
Acute Hepatitis E Infection
A new infection by the hepatitis E virus, which is usually spread by the fecal-oral route. Signs and symptoms may include fever, fatigue, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, jaundice, dark urine, clay-colored stools and joint pain. There is no specific anti-viral treatment, the infection resolves on its own.
About the B17 Code Range
Acute viral hepatitis here includes delta infection in a hepatitis B carrier, hepatitis C, hepatitis E, and other specified or unspecified forms.
B17.0 identifies acute delta infection in a hepatitis B carrier. B17.1 identifies acute hepatitis C, divided into B17.10 without coma and B17.11 with coma. B17.2 identifies acute hepatitis E. B17.8 identifies other specified forms, while B17.9 identifies an unspecified form.
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, 2026 through September 30, 2027. 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 2027 ICD-10-CM Tabular List and order file, effective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
