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 hepatitisB94.2
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
- •carrier or suspected carrier of infectious diseaseZ22
- •infectious and parasitic diseases complicating pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperiumO98
- •infectious and parasitic diseases specific to the perinatal periodP35-P39
- •influenza and other acute respiratory infectionsJ00-J22
- •cytomegaloviral hepatitisB25.1
- •herpesviral [herpes simplex] hepatitisB00.81
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
Child Codes (2)
Related Codes(3)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(28)
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, also report: 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.
How does B19.2 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like unspecified viral hepatitis c affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of B19.2?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for B19.2 in the WHO crosswalk tables. This may mean the concept is classified differently in ICD-11. Use the ICD-10 to ICD-11 converter to search for related codes.
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