Section: Tuberculosis (A15-A19)

 Chapter Notes

infections due to Mycobacterium tuberculosis and Mycobacterium bovis

Use additional code, if applicable, for associated cachexia (E88.A)

congenital tuberculosis (P37.0)

nonspecific reaction to test for tuberculosis without active tuberculosis (R76.1-)

pneumoconiosis associated with tuberculosis, any type in A15 (J65)

positive PPD (R76.11)

positive tuberculin skin test without active tuberculosis (R76.11)

sequelae of tuberculosis (B90.-)

silicotuberculosis (J65)

Category List

A15 - Respiratory tuberculosis

A17 - Tuberculosis of nervous system

A18 - Tuberculosis of other organs

A19 - Miliary tuberculosis