ICD-10-CM · B18.2
ICD-10 B18.2: Chronic viral hepatitis C
Chronic HCV.
Code
B18.2
Category
Certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99)
Clinical context
Chronic HCV.
Documentation requirements
- HCV RNA positive
Common related procedures
- DAA therapy
Common payer denial patterns
- DAA PA criteria
Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10 B18.2 mean?
Chronic viral hepatitis C
When is this code documented?
Chronic HCV.
What documentation supports this code?
HCV RNA positive.
What are common denials associated with this diagnosis?
DAA PA criteria.
Related diagnoses
Sources
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