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B33.23

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Viral pericarditis

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

What This Code Means

Viral pericarditis is inflammation of the membrane surrounding the heart caused by a viral infection, which can cause chest pain and fluid accumulation around the heart.

Coding Tips

  • •Document whether pericardial effusion or tamponade is present, as these may require additional codes
  • •Identify the specific causative virus when possible for more precise documentation

Code Hierarchy

└B33Other viral diseases, not elsewhere classified└B33.2Viral carditis└B33.23Viral pericarditis
└B33.23Viral pericarditis

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