B17.2 – Acute hepatitis E
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Viral hepatitis
ICD-10-CM code
B17.2
- Code
B17.2(claims format:B172)- Description
- Acute hepatitis E
- 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
- B17
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 B17.2
Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:
Related codes in B17
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code B17.2?
B17.2 is the ICD-10-CM code for acute hepatitis E, in the block B15-B19 (Viral hepatitis).
Is B17.2 a billable code?
Yes. B17.2 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
What category does B17.2 belong to?
It belongs to category B17 – Other acute viral hepatitis.
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.