B15.9 – Hepatitis A without hepatic coma
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Viral hepatitis
ICD-10-CM code
B15.9
- Code
B15.9(claims format:B159)- Description
- Hepatitis A without hepatic coma
- Billable
- Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
- Valid for
- Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
- Chapter
- 1. Certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99)
- Block
- B15-B19 Viral hepatitis
- Parent codes
- B15
Notes for B15.9
Applicable to:
- Hepatitis A (acute)(viral) NOS
Notes inherited from parent codes
Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.
Block B15-B19
Excludes1 (not coded here):
- sequelae of viral hepatitis (B94.2)
Index terms for B15.9
Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:
Related codes in B15
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code B15.9?
B15.9 is the ICD-10-CM code for hepatitis A without hepatic coma, in the block B15-B19 (Viral hepatitis).
Is B15.9 a billable code?
Yes. B15.9 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
What category does B15.9 belong to?
It belongs to category B15 – Acute hepatitis A.
Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.