B19.1 – Unspecified viral hepatitis B
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Viral hepatitis
ICD-10-CM code
B19.1
- Code
B19.1(claims format:B191)- Description
- Unspecified viral hepatitis B
- Billable
- No – use a more specific code below
- Valid for
- Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
- Chapter
- 1. Certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99)
- Block
- B15-B19 Viral hepatitis
- Parent codes
- B19
Billable codes under B19.1
B19.1 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
Notes inherited from parent codes
Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.
Block B15-B19
Excludes1 (not coded here):
- sequelae of viral hepatitis (B94.2)
Related codes in B19
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code B19.1?
B19.1 is the ICD-10-CM code for unspecified viral hepatitis B, in the block B15-B19 (Viral hepatitis).
Is B19.1 a billable code?
No. B19.1 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.
What category does B19.1 belong to?
It belongs to category B19 – Unspecified viral hepatitis.
Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.