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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Pulmonary Tuberculosis

ICD-10 Coding for Pulmonary Tuberculosis

A15.0
Z11.1

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

Also Known as:
PTB
Tuberculosis of the Lung
Lung TB
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Pulmonary Tuberculosis

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

Use ICD-10 code A15.0 for tuberculosis of lung, confirmed by sputum microscopy with or without culture, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Tuberculosis of lung, confirmed by sputum microscopy with or without culture

Billable Code
A15.0
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Confirmed positive sputum culture for Mycobacterium tuberculosis
documentation:
  • • Detailed documentation of laboratory and radiographic findings

Applicable To

  • • Pulmonary tuberculosis confirmed by sputum culture

Important Notes

  • • Ensure microbiological confirmation before coding A15.0.

Encounter for screening for respiratory tuberculosis

Billable Code
Z11.1
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Screening test results such as TST or IGRA

Applicable To

  • • Screening for active and latent TB

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the encounter is for screening purposes.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

R05

Cough

Use to document symptoms associated with active TB.

R50.9

Fever, unspecified

Use to document fever associated with active TB.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for pulmonary tuberculosis?

The ICD-10 code for pulmonary tuberculosis confirmed by sputum microscopy is A15.0.

How do you code a TB screening encounter?

Use Z11.1 for encounters specifically for TB screening, and add R76.11 if the TST is positive.

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