A18.39
BillableRetroperitoneal tuberculosis
Retroperitoneal tuberculosis
Coding Notes
Inclusion Terms
Alternative clinical terms for this condition
- Tuberculosis of mesenteric glands
- Tuberculosis of retroperitoneal (lymph glands)
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 lymph node10893003
- Tuberculous adenitis10893003
- Tuberculous lymphadenopathy10893003
- Retroperitoneal tuberculosis16409009
- Tuberculosis of retroperitoneal lymph nodes16409009
- Peritonitis - tuberculous44572005
- Tuberculosis (TB) peritonitis44572005
- Tuberculosis of peritoneum44572005
- Tuberculous peritonitis44572005
- Mesenteric lymphadenitis44897000
- Granulomatous peritonitis80654001
- Retroperitoneal lymphadenopathy127154008
- Tuberculosis of intestines, peritoneum and mesenteric glands186225008
- Tuberculous mesenteric adenitis234090004
- Serositis370469003
- Retroperitoneal infection405582003
- Mycobacterial lymphadenitis707149004
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for retroperitoneal tuberculosis?
The ICD-10-CM code for retroperitoneal tuberculosis is A18.39. The full clinical description is "Retroperitoneal tuberculosis". A18.39 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code A18.39 mean?
ICD-10-CM code A18.39 represents "Retroperitoneal tuberculosis". 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 A18.39 a billable code?
Yes, A18.39 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is A18.39 in?
A18.39 is in Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases (codes A00-B99).
What codes cannot be used with A18.39?
A18.39 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 A18.39?
Yes, when using A18.39 you should also code: code to identify resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-).
What SNOMED CT codes does A18.39 map to?
A18.39 maps to 11 SNOMED CT concepts: 80654001, 44897000, 707149004, 44572005, 405582003, and 6 more. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for A18.39?
A18.39 is linked to 3 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C1407692, C0340784, C2887038. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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