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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Latent Tuberculosis

ICD-10 Coding for Latent Tuberculosis

Z22.7
Z11.7

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

Also Known as:
Latent TB
LTBI
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Latent Tuberculosis

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

Use ICD-10 code Z22.7 for carrier of latent tuberculosis, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Carrier of latent tuberculosis

Billable Code
Z22.7
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Positive IGRA or TST
  • • Normal chest X-ray
  • • Absence of active TB symptoms

Applicable To

  • • Confirmed latent TB infection

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation includes test type and results, and normal imaging findings.

Encounter for screening for latent tuberculosis

Billable Code
Z11.7
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Order for IGRA or TST without prior diagnosis

Applicable To

  • • Screening for latent TB

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the purpose of the encounter as screening.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z86.15

Personal history of latent tuberculosis infection

Use after latent TB treatment is completed.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for latent tuberculosis?

The ICD-10 code for latent tuberculosis is Z22.7, used for confirmed carrier status of latent TB.

When should Z22.7 be used?

Use Z22.7 when latent TB is confirmed with positive IGRA/TST and normal chest X-ray, with no symptoms of active TB.

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