B18.1
Chronic viral hepatitis B without delta-agent
Applicable To
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Carrier of viral hepatitis B
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Chronic viral) hepatitis B
Approximate Synonyms
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Chronic hepatitis b with hepatic coma
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Chronic type b viral hepatitis
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Hepatitis b, chronic
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Hepatitis b, chronic, with hepatic coma
Clinical Information
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Inflammation of the liver in humans caused by hepatitis b virus lasting six months or more. It is primarily transmitted by parenteral exposure, such as transfusion of contaminated blood or blood products, but can also be transmitted via sexual or intimate personal contact.
Details
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B18.1 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 B18.1 became effective on October 1, 2022.
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This is the American ICD-10-CM version of B18.1 – other international versions of ICD-10 B18.1 may differ.