ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for B18.1
Chronic viral hepatitis B without delta-agent
Coding Notes & Guidelines for B18.1
Inclusion Terms
- Carrier of viral hepatitis B
- Chronic (viral) hepatitis B
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code B18.1 (Chronic viral hepatitis B without delta-agent)
ICD-10-CM code B18.1 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 B18.1 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about B18.1 - Chronic viral hepatitis B without delta-agent. 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 B without delta-agent.