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B19 vs K74

B19 (Unspecified viral hepatitis) compared with K74 (Fibrosis and cirrhosis of liver), from the official CMS tabular data. Both may be reported when both conditions are documented (Excludes2).

Can these codes be reported together?

Yes, when both are documented. K74 carries an Excludes2 note covering B19: “viral hepatitis (B15-B19)”

Excludes2 marks distinct conditions — both may be reported when both are documented.

Side by side

B19Unspecified viral hepatitisK74Fibrosis and cirrhosis of liver
Billing statusNon-billable header

Report instead: B19.0, B19.10, B19.11, B19.20, B19.21

Non-billable header

Report instead: K74.00, K74.01, K74.02, K74.0A, K74.1

ClassificationA00-B99 — Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases (A00-B99)K00-K95 — Diseases of the Digestive System (K00-K95)
DefinitionUnspecified viral hepatitis is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (B19).Fibrosis and cirrhosis of liver is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (K74).
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Derived from the official CMS ICD-10-CM tabular data (FY2026). Not billing advice; verify sequencing rules for the encounter. All data sources