B17.1
Non-billableAcute hepatitis C
Acute hepatitis C
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 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 (2)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code B17.1?
ICD-10-CM code B17.1 represents "Acute hepatitis C". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is B17.1 a billable code?
No, B17.1 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 B17.1.
What chapter is B17.1 in?
B17.1 is in Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases (codes A00-B99).
What codes cannot be used with B17.1?
B17.1 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 B17.1?
B17.1 has 2 child codes, including: B17.10 (Acute hepatitis C without hepatic coma), B17.11 (Acute hepatitis C with hepatic coma).
Are additional codes required with B17.1?
Yes, when using B17.1 you should also code: code to identify resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for B17.1?
B17.1 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0400914. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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