ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 070.53
Diagnosis Code: 070.53 (Raw: 07053)
Description: Hepatitis E without mention of hepatic coma
Classification: International Classification of Diseases, Ninth Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-9-CM)
Fiscal Year: 2026 Reference
CMS Section 111 Status: Valid for reporting.
Overview & Historical Usage
ICD-9-CM code 070.53 is designated for Hepatitis E without mention of hepatic coma. While superseded by ICD-10 for current healthcare encounters, it remains a recognized reference code for CMS Section 111 reporting, legacy claims adjudication, and historical clinical data analysis.