B17.1

Non-Billable
ChapterA00–B99
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Official Description

Acute hepatitis C

Metadata & Insights
  • Non-billable category (requires more specific sub-code).
  • Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases (A00-B99).
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Clinical Hierarchy

BillableHas subcodes
CH1Certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99)
B15-B19Viral hepatitis (B15-B19)
B17Other acute viral hepatitis
B17.1Acute hepatitis CNot billable
B17.10Acute hepatitis C without hepatic comaBillable
B17.11Acute hepatitis C with hepatic comaBillable

Applicable Ancestor Context

The following parent sections contain instructions or notes that apply to B17.1:

blockB15-B19
Viral hepatitis (B15-B19)
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chapterCH1
Certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99)
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MS-DRG Classification

2026

No direct MS-DRG triggers identified.

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