B15
Non-billableAcute hepatitis A
Acute hepatitis A
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Includes
Conditions included under this code
- diseases generally recognized as communicable or transmissible
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
- certain localized infections - see body system-related chapters
- •sequelae of viral hepatitisB94.2
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
- •carrier or suspected carrier of infectious diseaseZ22
- •infectious and parasitic diseases complicating pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperiumO98
- •infectious and parasitic diseases specific to the perinatal periodP35-P39
- •influenza and other acute respiratory infectionsJ00-J22
- •cytomegaloviral hepatitisB25.1
- •herpesviral [herpes simplex] hepatitisB00.81
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ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(4)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for acute hepatitis a?
The ICD-10-CM code for acute hepatitis a is B15. The full clinical description is "Acute hepatitis A". B15 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code B15 mean?
ICD-10-CM code B15 represents “Acute hepatitis A”. It is classified under Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is B15 a billable code?
No, B15 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 2 child codes under B15.
What chapter is B15 in?
B15 is in Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases (codes A00-B99).
What codes cannot be used with B15?
B15 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: certain localized infections - see body system-related chapters; sequelae of viral hepatitis (B94.2).
What are the subcategories under B15?
B15 has 2 child codes, including: B15.0 (Hepatitis A with hepatic coma), B15.9 (Hepatitis A without hepatic coma).
Are additional codes required with B15?
Yes, when using B15, also report: resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for B15?
B15 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0276434. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does B15 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like acute hepatitis a affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of B15?
B15 maps to the ICD-11 code: 1E50.0 (Acute hepatitis A).
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