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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for History of Hepatitis C Virus

ICD-10 Coding for History of Hepatitis C Virus

Z86.19
B18.2

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

Also Known as:
History of HCV
Resolved Hepatitis C
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for History of Hepatitis C Virus

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

Use ICD-10 code Z86.19 for personal history of other infectious and parasitic diseases, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Personal history of other infectious and parasitic diseases

Billable Code
Z86.19
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • HCV RNA negative on two separate tests
documentation:
  • • Documented history of resolved HCV infection

Applicable To

  • • Resolved hepatitis C virus infection

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation clearly states the resolved status of HCV.

Chronic viral hepatitis C

Billable Code
B18.2
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Detectable HCV RNA
  • • Elevated liver enzymes

Applicable To

  • • Chronic hepatitis C virus infection

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation supports active infection status.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z11.59

Encounter for screening for other viral diseases

Use for asymptomatic screening encounters.

Z72.51

High-risk sexual behavior

Use if applicable to the patient's history.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for history of hepatitis C?

The ICD-10 code for a history of resolved hepatitis C virus infection is Z86.19, indicating a personal history of other infectious and parasitic diseases.

How do you code chronic hepatitis C?

Chronic hepatitis C is coded as B18.2 in ICD-10, used when the patient has an active infection with detectable HCV RNA.

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