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 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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Related Codes(4)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(29)
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
UMLS
Clinical Terms
- Chronic viral hepatitis B
- Viral hepatitis carrier
- Hepatitis D superinfection of hepatitis B carrier (disorder)
- Viral hepatitis D
- Viral hepatitis type D
- Hepatitis B carrier
- Chronic type B viral hepatitis
- Chronic viral hepatitis B with delta-agent
- Hepatitis D virus infection
- Chronic viral hepatitis B with hepatitis D
- Hepatitis D superinfection of hepatitis B carrier
- Acute delta-(super)infection of hepatitis B carrier
- Hepatitis D
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, also report: 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.
How does B17.0 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like acute delta-(super) infection of hepatitis b carrier 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 B17.0?
B17.0 maps to the ICD-11 code: 1E50.3 (Acute hepatitis D).
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