A18.0
Non-billableTuberculosis of bones and joints
Tuberculosis of bones and joints
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
- 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
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
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Additional codes that should follow this code
Child Codes (4)
Related Codes(8)
A18.1Tuberculosis of genitourinary system
A18.2Tuberculous peripheral lymphadenopathy
A18.3Tuberculosis of intestines, peritoneum and mesenteric glands
A18.4Tuberculosis of skin and subcutaneous tissue
A18.5Tuberculosis of eye
A18.6Tuberculosis of (inner) (middle) ear
A18.7Tuberculosis of adrenal glands
A18.8Tuberculosis of other specified organs
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(14)
UMLS
- Osteoarticular TuberculosesC0041324
- Osteoarticular TuberculosisC0041324
- Osteoarticular tuberculosisC0041324
- Tuberculoses, OsteoarticularC0041324
- Tuberculosis of bones and jointsC0041324
- Tuberculosis of bones and/or jointsC0041324
- Tuberculosis of bones and/or joints (disorder)C0041324
- Tuberculosis, OsteoarticularC0041324
- bone tbC0041324
- bones tbC0041324
- osteoarticular tuberculosisC0041324
- tb boneC0041324
- tuberculosis of bones jointsC0041324
- tuberculosis osteoarticularC0041324
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for tuberculosis of bones and joints?
The ICD-10-CM code for tuberculosis of bones and joints is A18.0. The full clinical description is "Tuberculosis of bones and joints". A18.0 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code A18.0 mean?
ICD-10-CM code A18.0 represents “Tuberculosis of bones and joints”. 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 A18.0 a billable code?
No, A18.0 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 4 child codes under A18.0.
What chapter is A18.0 in?
A18.0 is in Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases (codes A00-B99).
What codes cannot be used with A18.0?
A18.0 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.
What are the subcategories under A18.0?
A18.0 has 4 child codes, including: A18.01 (Tuberculosis of spine), A18.02 (Tuberculous arthritis of other joints), A18.03 (Tuberculosis of other bones), A18.09 (Other musculoskeletal tuberculosis).
Are additional codes required with A18.0?
Yes, when using A18.0, also report: resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for A18.0?
A18.0 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0041324. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does A18.0 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like tuberculosis of bones and joints 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 A18.0?
A18.0 maps to the ICD-11 code: 1B12.40 (Tuberculosis of bones or joints).
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