B19.2

Clinical Information

• A viral infection caused by the hepatitis c virus.

• Inflammation of the liver in humans caused by hepatitis c virus, a single-stranded rna virus. Its incubation period is 30-90 days. Hepatitis c is transmitted primarily by contaminated blood parenterally, and is often associated with transfusion and intravenous drug abuse. However, in a significant number of cases, the source of hepatitis c infection is unknown.

• Viral disease caused by hepatitis c virus; most common form of post transfusion hepatitis, also is a common acute sporadic hepatitis; may also follow parental drug abuse.

Details

• B19.2 should not be used for reimbursement purposes as there are multiple codes below it that contain a greater level of detail.

• The 2023 edition of ICD-10-CM B19.2 became effective on October 1, 2022.

• This is the American ICD-10-CM version of B19.2 – other international versions of ICD-10 B19.2 may differ.