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

ICD-10 Coding for Chronic Hepatitis B

B18.1
B18.2
B18.9

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

Also Known as:
Hepatitis B Chronic
Chronic HBV Infection
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Chronic Hepatitis B

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

Use ICD-10 code B18.1 for chronic viral hepatitis b without delta-agent, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Chronic viral hepatitis B without delta-agent

Billable Code
B18.1
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • HBsAg positive for more than 6 months
  • • Negative anti-HDV test

Applicable To

  • • Chronic hepatitis B without delta-agent

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies chronicity and absence of delta-agent.

Chronic viral hepatitis B with delta-agent

Billable Code
B18.2
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • HBsAg positive for more than 6 months
  • • Positive anti-HDV test

Applicable To

  • • Chronic hepatitis B with delta-agent

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies delta-agent involvement.

Chronic viral hepatitis, unspecified

Billable Code
B18.9
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Chronic hepatitis without specific type documentation

Applicable To

  • • Chronic viral hepatitis NOS

Important Notes

  • • Encourage documentation to specify the type of hepatitis.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

K74.60

Unspecified cirrhosis of liver

Use when liver fibrosis or cirrhosis is documented.

K72.90

Hepatic failure, unspecified

Use when hepatic failure is documented.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for chronic hepatitis B?

The ICD-10 code for chronic hepatitis B without delta-agent is B18.1, and with delta-agent is B18.2.

How is chronic hepatitis B documented?

Chronic hepatitis B is documented by confirming HBsAg positivity for over 6 months and specifying delta-agent status.

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