B18.9
Chronic viral hepatitis, unspecified
Applicable To
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Carrier of unspecified viral hepatitis
Approximate Synonyms
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Chronic viral hepatitis
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Viral hepatitis carrier
Clinical Information
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Chronic hepatitis caused by viruses, most commonly hepatitis viruses b and c.
Details
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B18.9 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 B18.9 became effective on October 1, 2022.
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This is the American ICD-10-CM version of B18.9 – other international versions of ICD-10 B18.9 may differ.