B19.1

Non-billable

Unspecified viral hepatitis B

B19.1 is the ICD-10-CM code for Unspecified viral hepatitis B. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as B19.10 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
A00-B99
Parent
B19
Subcodes
2
Edition
FY2026

A00-B99 Certain infectious and parasitic diseases

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

What is hepatitis? Hepatitis is inflammation of the liver . Inflammation is swelling that happens when tissues of the body are injured or infected. It can damage your liver. This swelling and damage can affect how well your liver functions. What is hepatitis B? Hepatitis B is a type of viral hepatitis. It can cause an acute (short-term) or chronic (long-term) infection. People with an acute infection usually get…

Read more about Hepatitis B at MedlinePlus ↗

Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.

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Conditions mapped to this code

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Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code B19.1?
B19.1 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Unspecified viral hepatitis B". It falls under A00-B99 Certain infectious and parasitic diseases.
Is B19.1 a billable code?
No — B19.1 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as B19.10) for billing.
What are the subcodes of B19.1?
B19.1 has 2 more specific child codes, including B19.10, B19.11.

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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