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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Tuberculosis Testing

ICD-10 Coding for Tuberculosis Testing

Z11.1
Z11.7
R76.11

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for tuberculosis testing includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
TB Test
Latent TB Screening
Active TB Screening
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Tuberculosis Testing

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Tuberculosis Testing

Use ICD-10 code Z11.1 for encounter for screening for respiratory tuberculosis, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Encounter for screening for respiratory tuberculosis

Billable Code
Z11.1
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Patient presents with symptoms suggestive of active TB
  • • Screening as part of a public health initiative

Applicable To

  • • Screening for active TB

Important Notes

  • • Ensure symptoms are documented if screening for active TB.

Encounter for testing for latent tuberculosis infection

Billable Code
Z11.7
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Patient is asymptomatic but at risk for latent TB
  • • Part of routine screening for healthcare workers or immigrants

Applicable To

  • • Testing for latent TB in asymptomatic individuals

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the type of test and result.

Positive tuberculin skin test without active tuberculosis

Billable Code
R76.11
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • TST induration ≥10mm in general population

Applicable To

  • • Positive TST result

Important Notes

  • • Document induration size and patient risk factors.

Positive interferon gamma release assay without active tuberculosis

Billable Code
R76.12
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • IGRA result above manufacturer cutoff

Applicable To

  • • Positive IGRA result

Important Notes

  • • Document quantitative IGRA result and patient risk factors.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

R76.11

Positive tuberculin skin test without active TB

Use with Z11.7 when TST is positive.

R76.12

Positive interferon gamma release assay without active TB

Use with Z11.7 when IGRA is positive.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for latent TB testing?

The ICD-10 code for latent TB testing is Z11.7, used for asymptomatic patients undergoing testing for latent tuberculosis infection.

How do you code a positive TB skin test?

A positive TB skin test is coded as R76.11, which should be used alongside Z11.7 for latent TB testing.

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