ICD Code B17.9

ICD code B17.9 is acute viral hepatitis of an unspecified type.

1. Patient presents with clinical signs and symptoms of acute hepatitis, such as jaundice, fatigue, abdominal pain, anorexia, nausea, vomiting, or dark urine.

2. Laboratory findings indicate acute liver inflammation (elevated ALT, AST, bilirubin, or alkaline phosphatase).

3. Acute onset of symptoms (typically within weeks to a few months).

4. No evidence of chronic liver disease or prior diagnosis of chronic hepatitis.

5. Serologic and virologic testing for specific hepatitis viruses (A, B, C, D, E) is negative, inconclusive, or not performed.

6. No alternative etiology for acute hepatitis identified (e.g., drug-induced, autoimmune, ischemic, or metabolic causes).

Relevant CPT codes that may be used to treat ICD code B17.9 include:

- 99202–99215 (Evaluation and Management services, new or established patient office visits)

- 80076 (Hepatic function panel)

- 86704 (Hepatitis B core antibody)

- 86705 (Hepatitis B surface antibody)

- 86706 (Hepatitis C antibody)

- 87340 (Hepatitis B surface antigen)

- 87520–87522 (Hepatitis C virus RNA quantification)

- 36415 (Collection of venous blood by venipuncture)

- 96372 (Therapeutic, prophylactic, or diagnostic injection; subcutaneous or intramuscular)

These codes should be selected based on the specific services rendered for ICD code B17.9.

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