B19 ICD-10-CM Code: Unspecified viral hepatitis
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Official description
B19Unspecified viral hepatitis
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where B19 sits
- 1
Chapter 1
Certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99)
- 2
Section
Viral hepatitis (B15-B19)
- 3
Category B19
Unspecified viral hepatitis
- 4
Code B19
Unspecified viral hepatitis
Codes under B19
B19 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for B19.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for B19.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for B19.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for B19.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for B19.
Source and release
- Data release
- U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027
- Effective date
- Oct 1, 2026
- Publisher
- Vero Scribe Inc.
This reference is generated from Vero’s ICD-10-CM description, hierarchy, and code-note dataset. The visible content and structured data share that source.
Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code B19 mean?
B19 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Unspecified viral hepatitis.”
Is B19 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. B19 has more specific child codes in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.
Where is B19 located in ICD-10-CM?
B19 is listed in Chapter 1, Certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99), within Viral hepatitis (B15-B19) (B15–B19), under category B19, Unspecified viral hepatitis.
What coding notes are listed for B19?
No inclusion terms are listed for B19 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.