ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for B18.9
Chronic viral hepatitis, unspecified
Coding Notes & Guidelines for B18.9
Inclusion Terms
Carrier of unspecified viral hepatitis
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code B18.9 (Chronic viral hepatitis)
ICD-10-CM code B18.9 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 B18.9 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about B18.9 - Chronic viral hepatitis, unspecified. 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 related to unspecified.