2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code B18Chronic viral hepatitis
B18 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for chronic viral hepatitis, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as B18.0, B18.1, B18.2, and B18.8.
Code Identity
Code Classification
Specific Coding for Chronic viral hepatitisOverview
Non-specific codes like B18 require more characters. Use one of these billable codes instead:
Tabular List NotesGuidance
Coding notes and annotation back-references applicable to this code.
Includes
- Carrier of viral hepatitis
Use Additional Code
- code, if applicable, for ascites R18.8
This note appears immediately under a three character code title to further define, or give examples of, the content of the category.
The “use additional code” indicates that a secondary code could be used to further specify the patient’s condition. This note is not mandatory and is only used if enough information is available to assign an additional code.
Patient EducationClinical
Hepatitis
Hepatitis is inflammation of the liver. Inflammation is swelling that happens when tissues of the body are injured or infected. It can damage your liver. This swelling and damage can affect how well your liver functions.
The full article covers:
- What is hepatitis?
- What causes hepatitis?
- How is viral hepatitis spread?
- Who is at risk for hepatitis?
- What are the symptoms of hepatitis?
- What other problems can hepatitis cause?
- How is hepatitis diagnosed?
- What are the treatments for hepatitis?
Read the full article at MedlinePlus
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