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chronic hepatitis

Medical Definition

Inflammation of the liver with ongoing hepatocellular injury for 6 months or more, characterized by necrosis of hepatocytes and inflammatory cell (leukocytes) infiltration. chronic hepatitis can be caused by viruses, medications, autoimmune diseases, and other unknown factors.
Related Codes (1)
Code
Description
Billable
Details
K73.9Chronic hepatitis, unspecified

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