ICD-9 code 070 for Viral hepatitis is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range -OTHER DISEASES DUE TO VIRUSES AND CHLAMYDIAE (070-079).
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[QUOTE="donnajohns55@aol.com, post: 306823, member: 135027"]What code or codes are correct for hepatic encephalopathy caused by chronic viral hepatitis c?[/QUOTE]
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571.2, 303.9x, 070.70. With them saying history of alcoholism how long has it been since they have had their last drink? it may really not be history or even remission. I hope this helps ya.
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