B17
⚠ Non-billable
Other acute viral hepatitis
ICD-10-CM · FY2026 · Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases
Code
B17
System
ICD-10-CM
Billable
No — use specific code
Effective
FY2026
Chapter
Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases
Source
CMS / CDC NCHS
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Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code B17?
ICD-10-CM code B17 represents Other acute viral hepatitis. It is a non-billable header code requiring a more specific subcategory in the Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases chapter, effective October 1, 2025 – September 30, 2026.
Is B17 billable?
No. B17 is a non-billable header. Select a more specific subcategory for claims submission.
What chapter is B17 in?
B17 belongs to the Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases chapter (A00–B99) of ICD-10-CM.
Related codes in the B17 category
B17.0
Acute delta-(super) infection of hepatitis B carrier
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B17.1
Acute hepatitis C
Non-billable
B17.2
Acute hepatitis E
Billable
B17.8
Other specified acute viral hepatitis
Billable
B17.9
Acute viral hepatitis, unspecified
Billable
B17.10
Acute hepatitis C without hepatic coma
Billable
B17.11
Acute hepatitis C with hepatic coma
Billable
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