icd 9 code for unspecified hep c

by Otilia Mayert DDS 10 min read

Table 5ICD-9-CM diagnosis codes defining hepatitis C
ICD-9-CM diagnosis codeDescription
070.51Acute hepatitis C without mention of hepatic coma
070.54Chronic hepatitis C without mention of hepatic coma
070.70Unspecified viral hepatitis C without hepatic coma
070.71Unspecified viral hepatitis C with hepatic coma
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What is the ICD - 9 code for hepatitis C?

  • alcoholic 571.3 acute 571.1 chronic 571.3
  • chronic 571.9 alcoholic 571.3
  • cystic, congenital 751.62
  • drug-induced 573.3
  • due to chemicals 573.3 fluorinated agents 573.3 hypersensitivity drugs 573.3 isoniazids 573.3
  • end stage NEC 572.8 due to hepatitis - see Hepatitis
  • fibrocystic (congenital) 751.62
  • glycogen storage 271.0
  • organic 573.9

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What is the diagnosis code for hepatitis C?

Hepatitis C ICD-10 Codes HCV codes ICD-10 Carrier of unspecified viral hepatitis Z22.50 Carrier of viral hepatitis C Z22.52 Carrier of other viral hepatitis Z22.59 Personal history of other infectious and parasitic diseases Z86.19 Chronic viral hepatitis C B18.2 Unspecified viral hepatitis C without hepatic coma B19.20

How can you catch Hep C?

You might be more likely to get it if you:

  • Inject or have injected street drugs (even once)
  • Were born between 1945 and 1965
  • Got clotting factor concentrates made before 1987
  • Received a blood transfusion or solid organ transplants before July 1992
  • Got blood or organs from a donor who tested positive for hepatitis C
  • Are on dialysis
  • Are a health care worker who might be exposed to needle sticks

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How do you test for Hep C?

These symptoms include:

  • Jaundice, a condition that causes your skin and eyes to turn yellow
  • Fever
  • Fatigue
  • Loss of appetite
  • Dark-colored urine
  • Pale-colored stool
  • Nausea and vomiting

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What ICD-10 code covers hepatitis panel?

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code B18 B18.

What is the ICD-10 code for hepatitis screening?

2022 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code Z11. 59: Encounter for screening for other viral diseases.

What is unspecified hepatitis?

Non-viral hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver that can cause scarring on the liver (cirrhosis), liver cancer, liver failure and death. There are three types of non-viral hepatitis: Toxic hepatitis is caused by chemicals, drugs (prescription and over-the-counter) and nutritional supplements.

How do you code hepatitis?

Assign code 070.1 for a hepatitis A diagnosis or 070.0 for hepatitis A with hepatic coma. 070.32, Chronic hepatitis B without hepatic coma. 070.71, Unspecified viral hepatitis C with hepatic coma.

What is diagnosis code Z11 3?

For claims for screening for syphilis in pregnant women at increased risk for STIs use the following ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes: • Z11. 3 - Encounter for screening for infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission; • and any of: Z72.

What is the CPT code for hepatitis panel?

Hepatitis B Surface Antigen: Positive samples will be confirmed based on the manufacturer's FDA approved recommendations at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 87341).

What are the 3 types of hepatitis?

There are at least six different types of hepatitis (A-G), with the three most common types being hepatitis A, hepatitis B and hepatitis C. Hepatitis A is an acute infection and people usually improve without treatment.

What is the difference between HEP AB and C?

Both hepatitis B and C infections can cause short- and long-term effects. However, hepatitis C is more likely to turn into a chronic condition than hepatitis B. A person can transmit hepatitis B through bodily fluids, while the transmission of hepatitis C usually only occurs through blood-to-blood contact.

What is nonspecific reactive hepatitis?

Nonspecific reactive hepatitis (NSRH) is a nonspecific response of the liver to a variety of extrahepatic disease processes or a residual lesion from previous hepatic inflammation.

What is the ICD-10 code for Hep C screening?

Coverage may occur on an annual basis if appropriate, as defined in the policy, regardless of birth year and is denoted by the presence of HCPCS code G0472, ICD diagnosis code Z72. 89, and ICD-10 diagnosis code F19.

What is the ICD-10 code for liver disease?

ICD-10 Code for Liver disease, unspecified- K76. 9- Codify by AAPC.

What is the ICD-10 code for hepatitis B carrier?

Z22. 51 Carrier of viral hepatitis B - ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Codes.

Not Valid for Submission

573.3 is a legacy non-billable code used to specify a medical diagnosis of hepatitis, unspecified. This code was replaced on September 30, 2015 by its ICD-10 equivalent.

Information for Medical Professionals

References found for the code 573.3 in the Index of Diseases and Injuries:

Information for Patients

Your liver is the largest organ inside your body. It helps your body digest food, store energy, and remove poisons. Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver.

ICD-9 Footnotes

General Equivalence Map Definitions The ICD-9 and ICD-10 GEMs are used to facilitate linking between the diagnosis codes in ICD-9-CM and the new ICD-10-CM code set. The GEMs are the raw material from which providers, health information vendors and payers can derive specific applied mappings to meet their needs.

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