B90
Non-billableSequelae of tuberculosis
Sequelae of tuberculosis
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Includes
Conditions included under this code
- diseases generally recognized as communicable or transmissible
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
- certain localized infections - see body system-related chapters
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
Code First
The underlying condition must be sequenced before this code
- condition resulting from (sequela) the infectious or parasitic disease
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Additional codes that should follow this code
Child Codes (5)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(7)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for sequelae of tuberculosis?
The ICD-10-CM code for sequelae of tuberculosis is B90. The full clinical description is "Sequelae of tuberculosis". B90 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code B90 mean?
ICD-10-CM code B90 represents “Sequelae of tuberculosis”. It is classified under Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is B90 a billable code?
No, B90 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 5 child codes under B90.
What chapter is B90 in?
B90 is in Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases (codes A00-B99).
What codes cannot be used with B90?
B90 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: certain localized infections - see body system-related chapters.
What are the subcategories under B90?
B90 has 5 child codes, including: B90.0 (Sequelae of central nervous system tuberculosis), B90.1 (Sequelae of genitourinary tuberculosis), B90.2 (Sequelae of tuberculosis of bones and joints), B90.8 (Sequelae of tuberculosis of other organs), and 1 more.
Are additional codes required with B90?
Yes, when using B90, also report: resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for B90?
B90 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0494132. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does B90 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like sequelae of tuberculosis affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of B90?
B90 maps to the ICD-11 code: 1G80 (Sequelae of tuberculosis).
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