Hepatitis in other infectious diseases classified elsewhere

This code signifies inflammation of the liver (hepatitis) that occurs as a manifestation or complication of another infectious disease, rather than being a primary viral hepatitis. It indicates hepatic involvement secondary to a systemic infection.

Apply this code when documentation clearly links hepatitis to an underlying infectious process classified elsewhere, such as mononucleosis, syphilis, or tuberculosis. The primary infectious disease should be coded first, followed by this code to specify the hepatic complication.

• Always sequence the underlying infectious disease code first, as this code is for a manifestation.
• Ensure documentation explicitly states the hepatitis is due to or associated with another specified infection.
• Do not use for primary viral hepatitis (e.g., Hepatitis A, B, C) or drug-induced hepatitis.