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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Hepatitis B Carrier

ICD-10 Coding for Hepatitis B Carrier

B18.0
B18.1
B17.0

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for hepatitis b carrier includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Hepatitis B Virus Carrier
HBV Carrier
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Hepatitis B Carrier

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Hepatitis B Carrier

Use ICD-10 code B18.0 for chronic viral hepatitis b with delta-agent, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Chronic viral hepatitis B with delta-agent

Billable Code
B18.0
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • HBsAg positive for more than 6 months
  • • HDV RNA positive
  • • HBV DNA ≥2000 IU/mL

Applicable To

  • • Chronic hepatitis B with delta-agent coinfection

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies delta-agent presence for accurate coding.

Chronic viral hepatitis B without delta-agent

Billable Code
B18.1
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • HBsAg positive for more than 6 months
  • • HBV DNA levels indicating chronic infection

Applicable To

  • • Chronic hepatitis B without delta-agent

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation excludes delta-agent presence for accurate coding.

Acute delta-(super) infection of hepatitis B carrier

Billable Code
B17.0
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • IgM anti-HDV positive
  • • Acute presentation in known HBV carrier

Applicable To

  • • Acute delta superinfection in established HBV carrier

Important Notes

  • • Ensure acute status is documented for correct coding.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z72.89

Other problems related to lifestyle

Use with screening codes when lifestyle factors are relevant.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for a hepatitis B carrier?

The ICD-10 code for a chronic hepatitis B carrier without delta-agent is B18.1, and with delta-agent is B18.0.

How do you code chronic hepatitis B with delta-agent?

Chronic hepatitis B with delta-agent is coded as B18.0, requiring documentation of HDV RNA positivity.

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