Is B18.1 a billable ICD-10 code?

Yes. B18.1 (Chronic viral hepatitis B without delta-agent) is billable and can be used for insurance claims. Always verify payer-specific requirements.

B18.1 ✓ Billable

Chronic viral hepatitis B without delta-agent

Q: What is ICD-10 code B18.1?

ICD-10-CM code B18.1 stands for "Chronic viral hepatitis B without delta-agent". It is a billable code in the Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases chapter, effective FY2026 (Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026).

ICD-10-CM · FY2026 · Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases

Code

B18.1

System

ICD-10-CM

Billable

Yes — valid for submission

Effective

FY2026

Chapter

Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases

Source

CMS / CDC NCHS

⚠ Verify before billing. Confirm against the current CMS/NCHS ICD-10-CM files and your payer's rules before claims submission.

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code B18.1?

ICD-10-CM code B18.1 represents Chronic viral hepatitis B without delta-agent. It is a billable diagnosis code in the Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases chapter, effective October 1, 2025 – September 30, 2026.

Is B18.1 billable?

Yes. B18.1 is a valid billable ICD-10-CM code for insurance claims and clinical documentation.

What chapter is B18.1 in?

B18.1 belongs to the Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases chapter (A00–B99) of ICD-10-CM.

Related codes in the B18 category

B18 Chronic viral hepatitis Non-billable B18.0 Chronic viral hepatitis B with delta-agent Billable B18.2 Chronic viral hepatitis C Billable B18.8 Other chronic viral hepatitis Billable B18.9 Chronic viral hepatitis, unspecified Billable

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