B17.8Billable

Other specified acute viral hepatitis

Chapter
1. Certain infectious and parasitic diseases
Category
B17
Effective date
October 1, 2026

Related codes in category B17

B17Other acute viral hepatitisB17.0Acute delta-(super) infection of hepatitis B carrierYesB17.1Acute hepatitis CB17.10Acute hepatitis C without hepatic comaYesB17.11Acute hepatitis C with hepatic comaYesB17.2Acute hepatitis EYesB17.9Acute viral hepatitis, unspecifiedYes

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code B17.8?

B17.8 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Other specified acute viral hepatitis.

Is B17.8 a billable code?

Yes. B17.8 is billable and specific enough to be used on a claim.

What ICD-10-CM chapter is B17.8 in?

B17.8 falls under Chapter 1: Certain infectious and parasitic diseases.

When did B17.8 become effective?

B17.8 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.

What other codes are related to B17.8?

B17.8 belongs to category B17, which includes 7 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.

ICD-10-CM data maintained by CDC/CMS (public domain). Always verify codes with authoritative sources before making coding or billing decisions.