Is B17.9 a billable ICD-10 code?

Yes. B17.9 (Acute viral hepatitis, unspecified) is billable and can be used for insurance claims. Always verify payer-specific requirements.

B17.9 ✓ Billable

Acute viral hepatitis, unspecified

Q: What is ICD-10 code B17.9?

ICD-10-CM code B17.9 stands for "Acute viral hepatitis, unspecified". It is a billable code in the Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases chapter, effective FY2026 (Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026).

ICD-10-CM · FY2026 · Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases

Code

B17.9

System

ICD-10-CM

Billable

Yes — valid for submission

Effective

FY2026

Chapter

Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases

Source

CMS / CDC NCHS

⚠ Verify before billing. Confirm against the current CMS/NCHS ICD-10-CM files and your payer's rules before claims submission.

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code B17.9?

ICD-10-CM code B17.9 represents Acute viral hepatitis, unspecified. It is a billable diagnosis code in the Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases chapter, effective October 1, 2025 – September 30, 2026.

Is B17.9 billable?

Yes. B17.9 is a valid billable ICD-10-CM code for insurance claims and clinical documentation.

What chapter is B17.9 in?

B17.9 belongs to the Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases chapter (A00–B99) of ICD-10-CM.

Related codes in the B17 category

B17 Other acute viral hepatitis Non-billable B17.0 Acute delta-(super) infection of hepatitis B carrier Billable B17.1 Acute hepatitis C Non-billable B17.2 Acute hepatitis E Billable B17.8 Other specified acute viral hepatitis Billable B17.10 Acute hepatitis C without hepatic coma Billable B17.11 Acute hepatitis C with hepatic coma Billable

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