A15.4
BillableTuberculosis of intrathoracic lymph nodes
Tuberculosis of intrathoracic lymph nodes
Coding Notes
Inclusion Terms
Alternative clinical terms for this condition
- Tuberculosis of hilar lymph nodes
- Tuberculosis of mediastinal lymph nodes
- Tuberculosis of tracheobronchial lymph nodes
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 tuberculosisP37.0
- •nonspecific reaction to test for tuberculosis without active tuberculosisR76.1
- •pneumoconiosis associated with tuberculosis, any type inA15, J65
- •positive PPDR76.11
- •positive tuberculin skin test without active tuberculosisR76.11
- •sequelae of tuberculosisB90
- •silicotuberculosisJ65
- •tuberculosis specified as primaryA15.7
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
Related Codes(6)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
View full mappingCorresponding ICD-11 codes from the WHO crosswalk mapping
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(41)
SNOMED CT
- Tuberculosis of lymph node10893003
- Tuberculous adenitis10893003
- Tuberculous lymphadenopathy10893003
- Tuberculosis of hilar lymph nodes74387008
- Tuberculosis of intrathoracic lymph nodes78436002
- Tuberculosis of mediastinal lymph nodes82495004
- Tuberculosis of mediastinum83784000
- Tuberculosis of tracheobronchial lymph nodes85692003
- Tuberculous tracheobronchial adenopathy85692003
- Bronchopulmonary lymphadenopathy87500009
- Hilar lymphadenopathy87500009
- Infection of lower respiratory tract and mediastinum275497007
- Mycobacterial lymphadenitis707149004
UMLS
- Tuberculosis of hilar lymph nodesC0275893
- Tuberculosis of hilar lymph nodes (disorder)C0275893
- Tuberculosis of intrathoracic lymph nodesC0152627
- Tuberculosis of intrathoracic lymph nodes (disorder)C0152627
- Tuberculosis of intrathoracic lymph nodes, unspecified examinationC0152627
- Tuberculosis of mediastinal lymph nodesC0275894
- Tuberculosis of mediastinal lymph nodes (disorder)C0275894
- Tuberculosis of tracheobronchial lymph nodesC0275895
- Tuberculosis of tracheobronchial lymph nodes (disorder)C0275895
- Tuberculous tracheobronchial adenopathyC0275895
Clinical Terms
- Tuberculosis of intrathoracic lymph nodes (disorder)
- Tuberculosis of hilar lymph nodes
- Hilar lymphadenopathy
- Tuberculosis of lymph node
- Tuberculous tracheobronchial adenopathy
- Tuberculosis of mediastinal lymph nodes
- Tuberculosis of hilar lymph nodes (disorder)
- Tuberculosis of intrathoracic lymph nodes, unspecified examination
- Tuberculosis of mediastinal lymph nodes (disorder)
- Infection of lower respiratory tract and mediastinum
- Tuberculosis of tracheobronchial lymph nodes (disorder)
- Tuberculosis of mediastinum
- Tuberculous adenitis
- Bronchopulmonary lymphadenopathy
- Mycobacterial lymphadenitis
- Tuberculous lymphadenopathy
- Tuberculosis of tracheobronchial lymph nodes
- Tuberculosis (tb) with pleurisy
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for tuberculosis of intrathoracic lymph nodes?
The ICD-10-CM code for tuberculosis of intrathoracic lymph nodes is A15.4. The full clinical description is "Tuberculosis of intrathoracic lymph nodes". A15.4 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code A15.4 mean?
ICD-10-CM code A15.4 represents “Tuberculosis of intrathoracic lymph nodes”. 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 A15.4 a billable code?
Yes, A15.4 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is A15.4 in?
A15.4 is in Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases (codes A00-B99).
What codes cannot be used with A15.4?
A15.4 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 6 more.
Are additional codes required with A15.4?
Yes, when using A15.4, also report: resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-).
What SNOMED CT codes does A15.4 map to?
A15.4 maps to 9 SNOMED CT concepts: 87500009, 275497007, 707149004, 74387008, 78436002, and 4 more. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for A15.4?
A15.4 is linked to 4 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C0275893, C0152627, C0275894, C0275895. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does A15.4 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like tuberculosis of intrathoracic lymph nodes 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 A15.4?
A15.4 maps to the ICD-11 code: 1B10.0 (Respiratory tuberculosis, confirmed).
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