B16
Non-billableAcute hepatitis B
Acute hepatitis B
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Status
Non-billable / Header
Block
B15-B19
Child Codes
4
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 hepatitis (B94.2)
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
- carrier or suspected carrier of infectious disease (Z22.-)
- infectious and parasitic diseases complicating pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O98.-)
- infectious and parasitic diseases specific to the perinatal period (P35-P39)
- influenza and other acute respiratory infections (J00-J22)
- cytomegaloviral hepatitis (B25.1)
- herpesviral [herpes simplex] hepatitis (B00.81)
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
- code to identify resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-)
Child Codes (4)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code B16?
ICD-10-CM code B16 represents "Acute hepatitis B". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is B16 a billable code?
No, B16 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 4 child codes under B16.
What chapter is B16 in?
B16 is in Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases (codes A00-B99).
What codes cannot be used with B16?
B16 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 B16?
B16 has 4 child codes, including: B16.0 (Acute hepatitis B with delta-agent with hepatic coma), B16.1 (Acute hepatitis B with delta-agent without hepatic coma), B16.2 (Acute hepatitis B without delta-agent with hepatic coma), B16.9 (Acute hepatitis B w/o delta-agent and without hepatic coma).
Are additional codes required with B16?
Yes, when using B16 you should also code: code to identify resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for B16?
B16 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0276609. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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