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.
Status
Non-billable / Header
Block
B90-B94
Child Codes
5
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
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
- code to identify resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-)
Child Codes (5)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code B90?
ICD-10-CM code B90 represents "Sequelae of tuberculosis". It 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 you should also code: code to identify 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.
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