A18.15
BillableTuberculosis of other male genital organs
Tuberculosis of other male genital organs
Coding Notes
Includes
Conditions included under this code
- diseases generally recognized as communicable or transmissible
- infections due to Mycobacterium tuberculosis and Mycobacterium bovis
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
- certain localized infections - see body system-related chapters
- 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)
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
- code to identify resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
SNOMED CT
- Tuberculosis of seminal vesicle12985005
- Seminal vesiculitis27001009
- Spermatocystitis27001009
- Tuberculosis of testis40258005
- Tuberculosis of epididymis83652003
- Tuberculous epididymitis83652003
- Tuberculous epididymo-orchitis236770001
- Tuberculosis of male genital organs240379005
- Infective epididymo-orchitis312220006
- Infection of testis and epididymis312222003
- Infective orchitis312223008
- Infective epididymitis312224002
- Infection of penis caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex1177009003
- Penile tuberculosis1177009003
- Tuberculosis of penis1177009003
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for tuberculosis of other male genital organs?
The ICD-10-CM code for tuberculosis of other male genital organs is A18.15. The full clinical description is "Tuberculosis of other male genital organs". A18.15 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code A18.15 mean?
ICD-10-CM code A18.15 represents "Tuberculosis of other male genital organs". It is classified under Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.
Is A18.15 a billable code?
Yes, A18.15 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is A18.15 in?
A18.15 is in Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases (codes A00-B99).
What codes cannot be used with A18.15?
A18.15 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: certain localized infections - see body system-related chapters; congenital tuberculosis (P37.0); nonspecific reaction to test for tuberculosis without active tuberculosis (R76.1-); and 5 more.
Are additional codes required with A18.15?
Yes, when using A18.15 you should also code: code to identify resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-).
What SNOMED CT codes does A18.15 map to?
A18.15 maps to 11 SNOMED CT concepts: 1177009003, 312222003, 312224002, 312220006, 312223008, and 6 more. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for A18.15?
A18.15 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0152821. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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