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    ICD-10-CM Code For Other Acute Viral Hepatitis: Group Overview

    The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM) code group B17 includes acute viral hepatitis diagnoses other than hepatitis A or B, covering infections from agents such as hepatitis C virus and other specified or unspecified viral causes that produce acute hepatic inflammation. These ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes are used to document clinical scenarios including acute liver inflammation with symptoms like jaundice, elevated transaminases, or systemic viral illness, capturing disease severity and organ involvement. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-CM B17 group supports proper claim adjudication, complete clinical documentation, and appropriate reimbursement.

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    ICD-10-CM B17: Other Acute Viral Hepatitis Overview

    The ICD-10-CM B17 group represents acute viral hepatitis infections other than hepatitis A or B, affecting the liver and causing symptoms such as jaundice, malaise, and elevated liver enzymes. These codes target infectious diseases of the hepatobiliary system and distinguish specific viral etiologies and manifestations. Accurate coding matters for reimbursement because it documents the clinical complexity and supports appropriate claim processing.

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    When to Use

    Use a code from this group when a clinician documents an acute viral hepatitis infection other than hepatitis A or B, with clinical findings such as elevated liver enzymes, jaundice, or systemic viral symptoms. Assign the most specific code available that reflects the identified viral agent and the acuity of the hepatic illness.

    ICD-10-CM Codes

    6 rows

    ICD-10-CM CodeDescription
    B17.0Acute delta-(super) infection of hepatitis B carrier
    B17.10Acute hepatitis C without hepatic coma
    B17.11Acute hepatitis C with hepatic coma
    B17.2Acute hepatitis E
    B17.8Other specified acute viral hepatitis
    B17.9Acute viral hepatitis, unspecified

    DRG Codes

    5 rows

    DRG CodeDescription
    441Disorders of Liver Except Malignancy, Cirrhosis or Alcoholic Hepatitis with MCC
    442Disorders of Liver Except Malignancy, Cirrhosis or Alcoholic Hepatitis with CC
    443Disorders of Liver Except Malignancy, Cirrhosis or Alcoholic Hepatitis without CC/MCC
    791Prematurity with Major Problems
    793Full Term Neonate with Major Problems

    Related Codes

    B15-ACUTE-HEPATITIS-A

    ICD-10-CM Code For Acute Hepatitis A: Group Overview

    B16-ACUTE-HEPATITIS-B

    ICD-10-CM Code For Acute Hepatitis B: Group Overview

    B18-CHRONIC-VIRAL-HEPATITIS

    ICD-10-CM Code For Chronic Viral Hepatitis: Group Overview

    B19-UNSPECIFIED-VIRAL-HEPATITIS

    ICD-10-CM Code For Unspecified Viral Hepatitis: Group Overview

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    References

    1. 1.CPT® Codes and Descriptions. AAPC. Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.Maintains the CPT code set's official descriptions and guidelines, licensed from the American Medical Association, used as the definitional source for CPT codes on this page.
    2. 2.HCPCS Quarterly Update. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's quarterly release of HCPCS Level II codes and short/long descriptors, the source for HCPCS code definitions and update history.
    3. 3.ICD-10-CM Full Code List. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's complete ICD-10-CM diagnosis code list, used to cross-reference diagnosis codes associated with this procedure or service.
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