ICD-10 block

B15–B19 Viral hepatitis

The block B15–B19 of ICD-10 is titled “Viral hepatitis”. It is part of Chapter I, Certain infectious and parasitic diseases, and holds 5 groups.

What B15–B19 excludes

Conditions that look similar but belong under another code.

  • cytomegaloviral hepatitis B25.1
  • herpesviral [herpes simplex] hepatitis B00.8
  • sequelae of viral hepatitis B94.2

Coding notes

  • Use additional code (Chapter XX), if desired, to identify drug, if post-transfusion hepatitis

Codes in B15–B19

Based on the World Health Organization’s International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems, 10th revision (ICD-10), 2019 version, and the national editions published by each country’s health authority. This page is a reference, not coding advice; follow your national coding rules when you report.

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