B19.2
Non-billableUnspecified viral hepatitis C
Unspecified viral hepatitis C
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Includes
Conditions included under this code
- diseases generally recognized as communicable or transmissible
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
- certain localized infections - see body system-related chapters
- sequelae of viral hepatitis (B94.2)
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
- carrier or suspected carrier of infectious disease (Z22.-)
- infectious and parasitic diseases complicating pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O98.-)
- infectious and parasitic diseases specific to the perinatal period (P35-P39)
- influenza and other acute respiratory infections (J00-J22)
- cytomegaloviral hepatitis (B25.1)
- herpesviral [herpes simplex] hepatitis (B00.81)
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
- code to identify resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-)
Child Codes (2)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
UMLS
- HCVC0019196
- HCV InfectionC0019196
- Hep non-A non-BC0019196
- Hepatitis (non-A non-B)C0019196
- Hepatitis CC0019196
- Hepatitis C InfectionC0019196
- Hepatitis C Virus InfectionC0019196
- Hepatitis non-A non-BC0019196
- Hepatitis, Viral, Non-A, Non-B, Parenterally-TransmittedC0019196
- Non-A non-B hepatitisC0019196
- PT NANBHC0019196
- PT-NANBHC0019196
- Parenterally Transmitted Non A, Non B HepatitisC0019196
- Parenterally-Transmitted Non-A, Non-B HepatitisC0019196
- Type C viral hepatitisC0019196
- Unspecified viral hepatitis CC0019196
- Viral hepatitis CC0019196
- Viral hepatitis C NOSC0019196
- Viral hepatitis type CC0019196
- Viral hepatitis type C (disorder)C0019196
- hepatitis CC0019196
- hepatitis c viralC0019196
- hepatitis non A non BC0019196
- hepatitis non-a non-bC0019196
- hepatitis nonA nonBC0019196
- hepatitis viral cC0019196
- non b hepatitisC0019196
- viral hepatitis cC0019196
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for unspecified viral hepatitis c?
The ICD-10-CM code for unspecified viral hepatitis c is B19.2. The full clinical description is "Unspecified viral hepatitis C". B19.2 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code B19.2 mean?
ICD-10-CM code B19.2 represents "Unspecified viral hepatitis C". It is classified under Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is B19.2 a billable code?
No, B19.2 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 2 child codes under B19.2.
What chapter is B19.2 in?
B19.2 is in Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases (codes A00-B99).
What codes cannot be used with B19.2?
B19.2 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: certain localized infections - see body system-related chapters; sequelae of viral hepatitis (B94.2).
What are the subcategories under B19.2?
B19.2 has 2 child codes, including: B19.20 (Unspecified viral hepatitis C without hepatic coma), B19.21 (Unspecified viral hepatitis C with hepatic coma).
Are additional codes required with B19.2?
Yes, when using B19.2 you should also code: code to identify resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for B19.2?
B19.2 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0019196. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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