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B00.81

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Herpesviral hepatitis

This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).

What This Code Means

Inflammation of the liver caused by herpes simplex virus infection, which can range from mild to severe hepatic dysfunction.

Coding Tips

  • •Verify documentation confirms herpesviral etiology rather than other viral hepatitis types
  • •May need to add codes for liver function abnormalities if documented

Code Hierarchy

└B00Herpesviral [herpes simplex] infections└B00.8Other forms of herpesviral infections└B00.81Herpesviral hepatitis
└B00.81Herpesviral hepatitis

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