ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 070.20
Diagnosis Code: 070.20 (Raw: 07020)
Description: Viral hepatitis B with hepatic coma, acute or unspecified, without mention of hepatitis delta
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 070.20 is designated for Viral hepatitis B with hepatic coma, acute or unspecified, without mention of hepatitis delta. While superseded by ICD-10 for current healthcare encounters, it remains a recognized reference code for CMS Section 111 reporting, legacy claims adjudication, and historical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.
