Is B17.9 a billable code?
Yes. B17.9 is a billable ICD-10-CM code and can be used on claims and superbills for dates of service from October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027.
ICD-10-CM FY2027 diagnosis code
B17.9: Acute viral hepatitis, unspecified
Billable codeValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
B17.9 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for acute viral hepatitis, unspecified. It is specific enough to use on an insurance claim, a superbill or a Good Faith Estimate.
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Other codes in B17 Other acute viral hepatitis
B17.9 questions
What does B17.9 mean?
B17.9 is the ICD-10-CM code for Acute viral hepatitis, unspecified. It is in chapter 1, Certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99).
Code titles come from the official ICD-10-CM files published by the CDC National Center for Health Statistics. Always check payer rules and the clinical record before billing.