B16.9
BillableAcute hepatitis B without delta-agent and without hepatic coma
B16.9 is the ICD-10-CM code for Acute hepatitis B without delta-agent and without hepatic coma. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.
A00-B99 Certain infectious and parasitic diseases
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHWhat is hepatitis? Hepatitis is inflammation of the liver . Inflammation is swelling that happens when tissues of the body are injured or infected. It can damage your liver. This swelling and damage can affect how well your liver functions. What is hepatitis B? Hepatitis B is a type of viral hepatitis. It can cause an acute (short-term) or chronic (long-term) infection. People with an acute infection usually get…
Read more about Hepatitis B at MedlinePlus ↗Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.
Includes
- •Hepatitis B (acute) (viral) NOS
Medications indicated for this condition
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