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ICD-10-CM Code for Chronic viral hepatitis B without delta-agent B18.1

ICD-10 code B18.1 for Chronic viral hepatitis B without delta-agent is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Certain infectious and parasitic diseases .

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Chronic viral hepatitis B without delta-agent
Carrier of viral hepatitis B
Chronic (viral) hepatitis B

B18

Includes: Carrier of viral hepatitis

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