ICD-10-CM B18: Chronic viral hepatitis

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.