B17.0
BillableAcute delta-(super) infection of hepatitis B carrier
Acute delta-(super) infection of hepatitis B carrier
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.-)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
SNOMED CT
- Chronic type B viral hepatitis61977001
- Chronic viral hepatitis B61977001
- Viral hepatitis carrier170489004
- Acute delta-(super)infection of hepatitis B carrier235865005
- Hepatitis D superinfection of hepatitis B carrier235865005
- Chronic viral hepatitis B with delta-agent235869004
- Chronic viral hepatitis B with hepatitis D235869004
- Hepatitis B carrier235871004
- Hepatitis D707341005
- Hepatitis D virus infection707341005
- Viral hepatitis D707341005
- Viral hepatitis type D707341005
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for acute delta-(super) infection of hepatitis b carrier?
The ICD-10-CM code for acute delta-(super) infection of hepatitis b carrier is B17.0. The full clinical description is "Acute delta-(super) infection of hepatitis B carrier". B17.0 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code B17.0 mean?
ICD-10-CM code B17.0 represents "Acute delta-(super) infection of hepatitis B carrier". It is classified under Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.
Is B17.0 a billable code?
Yes, B17.0 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is B17.0 in?
B17.0 is in Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases (codes A00-B99).
What codes cannot be used with B17.0?
B17.0 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).
Are additional codes required with B17.0?
Yes, when using B17.0 you should also code: code to identify resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-).
What SNOMED CT codes does B17.0 map to?
B17.0 maps to 6 SNOMED CT concepts: 235865005, 61977001, 235869004, 235871004, 707341005, and 1 more. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for B17.0?
B17.0 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0400913. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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