A18.2
BillableTuberculous peripheral lymphadenopathy
Tuberculous peripheral lymphadenopathy
Coding Notes
Inclusion Terms
Alternative clinical terms for this condition
- Tuberculous adenitis
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
- •carrier or suspected carrier of infectious diseaseZ22
- •infectious and parasitic diseases complicating pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperiumO98
- •infectious and parasitic diseases specific to the perinatal periodP35-P39
- •influenza and other acute respiratory infectionsJ00-J22
- •tuberculosis of bronchial and mediastinal lymph nodesA15.4
- •tuberculosis of mesenteric and retroperitoneal lymph nodesA18.39
- •tuberculous tracheobronchial adenopathyA15.4
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
Related Codes(8)
A18.0Tuberculosis of bones and joints
A18.1Tuberculosis of genitourinary system
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(63)
SNOMED CT
- Cervical adenitis3502005
- Cervical lymphadenitis3502005
- Tuberculosis of lymph node10893003
- Tuberculous adenitis10893003
- Tuberculous lymphadenopathy10893003
- Lymph node abscess44298000
- Cervical tuberculous lymphadenitis54084005
- Scrofula54084005
- Tuberculosis of cervical lymph nodes54084005
- Tuberculous cervical lymphadenitis54084005
- Tuberculosis of peripheral lymph nodes77038006
- Scrofulous tuberculous abscess186259007
- Cervical lymph node abscess301771001
- Mycobacterial lymphadenitis707149004
UMLS
- Lymph Node TuberculosesC0041316
- Lymph Node TuberculosisC0041316
- Lymph node tuberculosisC0041316
- Lymph node tuberculosis NOSC0041316
- Lymphadenitis, TuberculousC0041316
- Tuberculoses, Lymph NodeC0041316
- Tuberculosis of lymph nodeC0041316
- Tuberculosis, Lymph NodeC0041316
- Tuberculous LymphadenitisC0041316
- Tuberculous adenitisC0041316
- Tuberculous adenitis (disorder)C0041316
- Tuberculous lymphadenopathyC0041316
- lymph node tuberculosisC0041316
- lymph nodes tuberculosisC0041316
- tuberculosis lymphadenitisC0041316
- tuberculous adenitisC0041316
- tuberculous lymphadenitisC0041316
- tuberculous lymphadenopathyC0041316
- Tuberculosis of peripheral lymph nodesC0152861
- Tuberculosis of peripheral lymph nodes (disorder)C0152861
- Tuberculosis of peripheral lymph nodes, unspecified examinationC0152861
- Tuberculous peripheral lymphadenopathyC0152861
Clinical Terms
- Lymph Node Tuberculosis
- Tuberculous Lymphadenitis
- Tuberculosis of cervical lymph nodes
- Tuberculoses, Lymph Node
- Scrofula
- lymph nodes tuberculosis
- Tuberculosis of lymph node
- Tuberculosis of peripheral lymph nodes, unspecified examination
- tuberculous lymphadenopathy
- Lymph node abscess
- tuberculosis lymphadenitis
- Scrofulous tuberculous abscess
- tuberculous adenitis
- Tuberculosis (tb) adenitis
- Tuberculosis of peripheral lymph nodes
- Cervical adenitis
- Tuberculosis, Lymph Node
- Cervical lymph node abscess
- Tuberculosis of peripheral lymph nodes (disorder)
- Lymph node tuberculosis NOS
- Tuberculous cervical lymphadenitis
- Cervical lymphadenitis
- Mycobacterial lymphadenitis
- Lymph Node Tuberculoses
- Cervical tuberculous lymphadenitis
- Tuberculous adenitis (disorder)
- Lymphadenitis, Tuberculous
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for tuberculous peripheral lymphadenopathy?
The ICD-10-CM code for tuberculous peripheral lymphadenopathy is A18.2. The full clinical description is "Tuberculous peripheral lymphadenopathy". A18.2 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code A18.2 mean?
ICD-10-CM code A18.2 represents “Tuberculous peripheral lymphadenopathy”. 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 A18.2 a billable code?
Yes, A18.2 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is A18.2 in?
A18.2 is in Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases (codes A00-B99).
What codes cannot be used with A18.2?
A18.2 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.
Are additional codes required with A18.2?
Yes, when using A18.2, also report: resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-).
What SNOMED CT codes does A18.2 map to?
A18.2 maps to 8 SNOMED CT concepts: 3502005, 301771001, 54084005, 44298000, 707149004, and 3 more. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for A18.2?
A18.2 is linked to 2 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C0041316, C0152861. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does A18.2 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like tuberculous peripheral lymphadenopathy 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 A18.2?
A18.2 maps to the ICD-11 code: 1B12.6 (Tuberculous peripheral lymphadenopathy).
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