ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for B18
Chronic viral hepatitis
Coding Notes & Guidelines for B18
Includes Notes
Carrier of viral hepatitis
Inclusion Terms
- Carrier of viral hepatitis B
- Chronic (viral) hepatitis B
Inclusion Terms
Carrier of viral hepatitis C
Inclusion Terms
Carrier of other viral hepatitis
Inclusion Terms
Carrier of unspecified viral hepatitis
Child Codes (More Specific Codes for B18):
About ICD-10-CM Code B18 (Chronic viral hepatitis)
ICD-10-CM code B18 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM B18 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about B18 - Chronic viral hepatitis. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Chronic viral hepatitis.