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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Latent Tuberculosis Infection

ICD-10 Coding for Latent Tuberculosis Infection

Z22.7
Z11.7
Z86.15

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

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

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

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

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Latent tuberculosis

Billable Code
Z22.7
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Positive IGRA or TST with normal CXR and no symptoms
coding:
  • • LTBI confirmed and documented

Applicable To

  • • Confirmed latent tuberculosis infection

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation includes test results and absence of active TB symptoms.

Encounter for testing for latent tuberculosis

Billable Code
Z11.7
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Screening for latent tuberculosis

Important Notes

  • • Ensure the encounter is documented as specifically for LTBI testing.

Personal history of latent tuberculosis infection

Billable Code
Z86.15
Billable

Applicable To

  • • History of treated latent tuberculosis

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation reflects completed treatment and current negative status.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z11.7

Encounter for testing for latent tuberculosis

Use when the encounter is specifically for LTBI testing.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for latent tuberculosis infection?

The ICD-10 code for latent tuberculosis infection is Z22.7, used when LTBI is confirmed with positive IGRA/TST and normal chest X-ray.

When should Z11.7 be used in LTBI coding?

Z11.7 is used for encounters specifically for testing latent tuberculosis infection, not when LTBI is confirmed.

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