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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for D hepatitis

B16.1

Acute hepatitis B with delta-agent without hepatic coma

✓ Billable / specificCC — complication/comorbidity

From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Hepatitis › D”. Page updated September 29, 2026.

About coding D hepatitis

The ICD-10-CM code for D hepatitis is B16.1 (Acute hepatitis B with delta-agent without hepatic coma). The official index lists 4 more specific codes, so check the documentation for details such as type, cause, site or severity before settling on B16.1.

Within B16, choose B16.1 (with delta-agent without hepatic coma) only when documentation doesn't support a more specific option: with delta-agent with hepatic coma (B16.0), without delta-agent with hepatic coma (B16.2) and without delta-agent and without hepatic coma (B16.9).

As a secondary diagnosis it is a CC (complication or comorbidity), which can move an inpatient stay into the "with CC" MS-DRG of its family, unless the principal diagnosis excludes it.

In MS-DRG v44.0, it is part of the grouping logic for DRG 441 (Disorders of Liver Except Malignancy, Cirrhosis or Alcoholic Hepatitis with MCC, relative weight 1.8219), DRG 442 (Disorders of Liver Except Malignancy, Cirrhosis or Alcoholic Hepatitis with CC, relative weight 0.9602), DRG 443 (Disorders of Liver Except Malignancy, Cirrhosis or Alcoholic Hepatitis without CC/MCC, relative weight 0.6885), DRG 791 (Prematurity with Major Problems, relative weight 4.1075) and DRG 793 (Full Term Neonate with Major Problems, relative weight 4.2195), in MDC 07 (Diseases and Disorders of the Hepatobiliary System and Pancreas) and MDC 15 (Newborns and Other Neonates with Conditions Originating in the Perinatal Period), as a principal or secondary diagnosis. The DRG a claim lands in depends on the principal diagnosis, procedures and any CC/MCC secondary diagnoses.

More specific D hepatitis codes (official index)

  • acute B16.1 — Acute hepatitis B with delta-agent without hepatic coma
  • with hepatic coma B16.0 — Acute hepatitis B with delta-agent with hepatic coma
  • in hepatitis B carrier B17.0 — Acute delta-(super) infection of hepatitis B carrier
  • chronic B18.0 — Chronic viral hepatitis B with delta-agent

Common questions about D hepatitis ICD-10 codes

What is the ICD-10 code for D hepatitis?

B16.1 — Acute hepatitis B with delta-agent without hepatic coma. More specific codes apply when the documentation supports them: B16.1, B16.0, B17.0, B18.0.

What is the ICD-10 code for acute d hepatitis?

B16.1 — Acute hepatitis B with delta-agent without hepatic coma.

What is the ICD-10 code for chronic d hepatitis?

B18.0 — Chronic viral hepatitis B with delta-agent.

Is B16.1 billable?

Yes. B16.1 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).

Can B16.1 be used as a principal diagnosis?

Yes. The Medicare Code Editor doesn't restrict B16.1 as a principal diagnosis.

Is B16.1 a CC or MCC?

B16.1 is a CC (complication or comorbidity) under MS-DRG v44.0, unless excluded by the principal diagnosis.