Chronic viral hepatitis (B18)

• ICD-10 Index

  • Certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00–B99)

    • Viral hepatitis (B15-B19)

      • Chronic viral hepatitis (B18)

        • B18 - Chronic viral hepatitis NON-BILLABLE CODE
        • B18.0 - Chronic viral hepatitis B with delta-agent BILLABLE CODE
        • B18.1 - Chronic viral hepatitis B without delta-agent BILLABLE CODE
        • B18.2 - Chronic viral hepatitis C BILLABLE CODE
        • B18.8 - Other chronic viral hepatitis BILLABLE CODE
        • B18.9 - Chronic viral hepatitis, unspecified BILLABLE CODE

Clinical Information for Chronic viral hepatitis (B18)

Cryoglobulinemia - A condition characterized by the presence of abnormal quantities of CRYOGLOBULINS in the blood. Upon cold exposure, these abnormal proteins precipitate into the microvasculature leading to restricted blood flow in the exposed areas.

Cryoglobulins - Abnormal immunoglobulins, especially IGG or IGM, that precipitate spontaneously when SERUM is cooled below 37 degrees Celsius. It is characteristic of CRYOGLOBULINEMIA.

Instructional Notations

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• Carrier of viral hepatitis