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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Hepatitis C

ICD-10 Coding for Hepatitis C

B18.2
B17.10
Z11.59

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

Also Known as:
HCV
Hep C
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Hepatitis C

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Hepatitis C

Use ICD-10 code B18.2 for chronic viral hepatitis c, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Chronic viral hepatitis C

Billable Code
B18.2
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • HCV RNA positive for more than 6 months
documentation:
  • • Document chronicity and any liver complications

Applicable To

  • • Chronic hepatitis C

Important Notes

  • • Ensure chronicity is documented with lab results.

Acute hepatitis C

Billable Code
B17.10
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Positive IgM anti-HCV
  • • Symptoms present for less than 6 months

Applicable To

  • • Acute hepatitis C

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation supports acute onset.

Encounter for screening for other viral diseases

Billable Code
Z11.59
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Asymptomatic patient with risk factors

Applicable To

  • • Screening for hepatitis C

Important Notes

  • • Ensure patient is asymptomatic and screening is documented.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

K74.60

Unspecified cirrhosis of liver

Use when cirrhosis is present due to chronic hepatitis C.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The ICD-10 code for chronic hepatitis C is B18.2. It is used when chronicity is confirmed with lab results showing HCV RNA positive for more than 6 months.

How do you code screening for hepatitis C?

Use ICD-10 code Z11.59 for encounters for screening for hepatitis C, applicable when the patient is asymptomatic with risk factors.

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