B18.2
Chronic viral hepatitis C
Applicable To
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Carrier of viral hepatitis C
Approximate Synonyms
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Chronic hepatitis c
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Chronic hepatitis c with stage 3 fibrosis
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Chronic hepatitis c, stage 3 fibrosis
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Cryoglobulinemia due to chronic hepatitis c
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Hepatic coma due to chronic hepatitis c
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Hepatitis c carrier
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Hepatitis c, chronic
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Hepatitis c, chronic, with hepatic coma
Clinical Information
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Inflammation of the liver in humans that is caused by hepatitis c virus lasting six months or more. Chronic hepatitis c can lead to liver cirrhosis.
Details
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B18.2 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
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The 2023 edition of ICD-10-CM B18.2 became effective on October 1, 2022.
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This is the American ICD-10-CM version of B18.2 – other international versions of ICD-10 B18.2 may differ.