B18
Header — not billableChronic viral hepatitis
The ICD-10 code for chronic viral hepatitis is B18.
B18 is a non-billable header code. It groups related conditions but cannot be used on its own for reimbursement — select one of the 5 more specific codes below.
Clinical notes
Includes
Terms listed here further define or give examples of the conditions grouped under this code — they describe what the code covers, not a separate diagnosis.
- Carrier of viral hepatitis
Use additional code
This code represents an underlying condition. When a related manifestation is also present, coding convention calls for an additional code to be listed after this one.
- code, if applicable, for ascites (R18.8)
Documentation support
General coding-documentation guidance — not a substitute for payer-specific requirements or professional coding judgment.
- •This is a non-billable header code. Documentation must support a more specific child code before this diagnosis can be reported on a claim.
- •If the associated manifestation or related condition noted above is also documented, an additional code should be reported alongside this one.
- •As a general rule, code to the highest level of specificity supported by the documentation in the medical record.
Related codes in this category
- B15Acute hepatitis Anon-billable header
- B16Acute hepatitis Bnon-billable header
- B17Other acute viral hepatitisnon-billable header
- B19Unspecified viral hepatitisnon-billable header
- B18Chronic viral hepatitisnon-billable header