A18.1
Non-billableTuberculosis of genitourinary system
Tuberculosis of genitourinary system
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
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
Child Codes (9)
A18.10Tuberculosis of genitourinary system, unspecified
A18.11Tuberculosis of kidney and ureter
A18.12Tuberculosis of bladder
A18.13Tuberculosis of other urinary organs
A18.14Tuberculosis of prostate
A18.15Tuberculosis of other male genital organs
A18.16Tuberculosis of cervix
A18.17Tuberculous female pelvic inflammatory disease
A18.18Tuberculosis of other female genital organs
Related Codes(8)
A18.0Tuberculosis of bones and joints
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(15)
UMLS
- Genitourinary tuberculosis, unspecifiedC0041333
- TB - Urogenital tuberculosisC0041333
- Tuberculoses, UrogenitalC0041333
- Tuberculosis genitourinary NOSC0041333
- Tuberculosis of genitourinary systemC0041333
- Tuberculosis of genitourinary system (disorder)C0041333
- Tuberculosis of genitourinary system, unspecifiedC0041333
- Tuberculosis, UrogenitalC0041333
- Urogenital TuberculosesC0041333
- Urogenital TuberculosisC0041333
- Urogenital tuberculosisC0041333
- genitourinary tuberculosisC0041333
- tuberculosis genitourinaryC0041333
- tuberculosis urogenitalC0041333
- urogenital tuberculosisC0041333
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for tuberculosis of genitourinary system?
The ICD-10-CM code for tuberculosis of genitourinary system is A18.1. The full clinical description is "Tuberculosis of genitourinary system". A18.1 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code A18.1 mean?
ICD-10-CM code A18.1 represents “Tuberculosis of genitourinary system”. 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 A18.1 a billable code?
No, A18.1 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 9 child codes under A18.1.
What chapter is A18.1 in?
A18.1 is in Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases (codes A00-B99).
What codes cannot be used with A18.1?
A18.1 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 A18.1?
A18.1 has 9 child codes, including: A18.10 (Tuberculosis of genitourinary system, unspecified), A18.11 (Tuberculosis of kidney and ureter), A18.12 (Tuberculosis of bladder), A18.13 (Tuberculosis of other urinary organs), and 5 more.
Are additional codes required with A18.1?
Yes, when using A18.1, also report: resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for A18.1?
A18.1 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0041333. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does A18.1 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like tuberculosis of genitourinary system 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 A18.1?
A18.1 maps to the ICD-11 code: 1B12.5 (Tuberculosis of the genitourinary system).
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