B16.9 – Acute hepatitis B without delta-agent and without hepatic coma
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Viral hepatitis
ICD-10-CM code
B16.9
- Code
B16.9(claims format:B169)- Description
- Acute hepatitis B without delta-agent and without hepatic coma
- Short description
- Acute hepatitis B w/o delta-agent and 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
- B16
Notes for B16.9
Applicable to:
- Hepatitis B (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 B16.9
Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:
Related codes in B16
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code B16.9?
B16.9 is the ICD-10-CM code for acute hepatitis B without delta-agent and without hepatic coma, in the block B15-B19 (Viral hepatitis).
Is B16.9 a billable code?
Yes. B16.9 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
What category does B16.9 belong to?
It belongs to category B16 – Acute hepatitis B.
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.