A18.5
Non-billableTuberculosis of eye
Tuberculosis of eye
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
- •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
- •lupus vulgaris of eyelidA18.4
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Additional codes that should follow this code
Child Codes (6)
Related Codes(8)
A18.0Tuberculosis of bones and joints
A18.1Tuberculosis of genitourinary system
A18.2Tuberculous peripheral lymphadenopathy
A18.3Tuberculosis of intestines, peritoneum and mesenteric glands
A18.4Tuberculosis of skin and subcutaneous tissue
A18.6Tuberculosis 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
- Eye tuberculosis NOSC0041322
- Ocular TuberculosesC0041322
- Ocular TuberculosisC0041322
- Ocular tuberculosisC0041322
- Tuberculoses, OcularC0041322
- Tuberculosis of eyeC0041322
- Tuberculosis of eye (disorder)C0041322
- Tuberculosis of eye, unspecifiedC0041322
- Tuberculosis of eye, unspecified examinationC0041322
- Tuberculosis, OcularC0041322
- eye tuberculosisC0041322
- eyes tuberculosisC0041322
- ocular tuberculosisC0041322
- tuberculosis eyeC0041322
- tuberculosis ocularC0041322
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for tuberculosis of eye?
The ICD-10-CM code for tuberculosis of eye is A18.5. The full clinical description is "Tuberculosis of eye". A18.5 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code A18.5 mean?
ICD-10-CM code A18.5 represents “Tuberculosis of eye”. 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 A18.5 a billable code?
No, A18.5 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 6 child codes under A18.5.
What chapter is A18.5 in?
A18.5 is in Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases (codes A00-B99).
What codes cannot be used with A18.5?
A18.5 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 A18.5?
A18.5 has 6 child codes, including: A18.50 (Tuberculosis of eye, unspecified), A18.51 (Tuberculous episcleritis), A18.52 (Tuberculous keratitis), A18.53 (Tuberculous chorioretinitis), and 2 more.
Are additional codes required with A18.5?
Yes, when using A18.5, also report: resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for A18.5?
A18.5 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0041322. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does A18.5 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like tuberculosis of eye 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 A18.5?
A18.5 maps to the ICD-11 code: 1B12.1 (Tuberculosis of eye).
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