Non-specific code 2015 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 070.3
Viral hepatitis b without mention of hepatic coma
  • 2015
  • Non-Billable Code

  • There are 4 ICD-9-CM codes below 070.3 that define this diagnosis in greater detail. Do not use this code on a reimbursement claim.
Clinical Information
  • A viral infection caused by the hepatitis b virus
  • Hepatitis caused by hepatitis b virus; one method of transmission is by transfusion of contaminated blood or blood products
Applies To
  • Serum hepatitis
ICD-9-CM Volume 2 Index entries containing back-references to 070.3:
  • Serum
    • hepatitis 070.3
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