A18.53
BillableTuberculous chorioretinitis
Tuberculous chorioretinitis
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
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
Related Codes(5)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(30)
SNOMED CT
- Tuberculous disseminated chorioretinitis48225000
- Granulomatous chorioretinitis95682009
- Tuberculous chorioretinitis186263000
- Tuberculous uveitis314029000
- Posterior uveitis caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex1176981005
- Tuberculous posterior uveitis1176981005
- Chorioretinitis of bilateral eyes caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis15991431000119108
- Chorioretinitis of both eyes caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis15991431000119108
- Chorioretinitis of left eye caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis15991471000119106
- Left chorioretinitis caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis15991471000119106
- Chorioretinitis of right eye caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis15991511000119102
- Right chorioretinitis caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis15991511000119102
Clinical Terms
- Chorioretinitis of left eye caused by mycobacterium tuberculosis
- Chorioretinitis of right eye caused by mycobacterium tuberculosis
- Right chorioretinitis caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis
- Bilateral tb chorioretinitis
- Tuberculous disseminated chorioretinitis
- Tuberculous uveitis
- Tuberculous posterior uveitis
- Right tb chorioretinitis
- Chorioretinitis of bilateral eyes caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis
- Posterior uveitis caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex
- Tuberculous chorioretinitis (disorder)
- Left tb chorioretinitis
- Granulomatous chorioretinitis
- Tuberculosis (tb) chorioretinitis
- Chorioretinitis of both eyes caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis
- Left chorioretinitis caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for tuberculous chorioretinitis?
The ICD-10-CM code for tuberculous chorioretinitis is A18.53. The full clinical description is "Tuberculous chorioretinitis". A18.53 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code A18.53 mean?
ICD-10-CM code A18.53 represents “Tuberculous chorioretinitis”. 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 A18.53 a billable code?
Yes, A18.53 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is A18.53 in?
A18.53 is in Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases (codes A00-B99).
What codes cannot be used with A18.53?
A18.53 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 A18.53?
Yes, when using A18.53, also report: resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-).
What SNOMED CT codes does A18.53 map to?
A18.53 maps to 8 SNOMED CT concepts: 15991431000119108, 15991471000119106, 15991511000119102, 95682009, 1176981005, and 3 more. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for A18.53?
A18.53 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0339410. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does A18.53 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like tuberculous chorioretinitis 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 A18.53?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for A18.53 in the WHO crosswalk tables. This may mean the concept is classified differently in ICD-11. Use the ICD-10 to ICD-11 converter to search for related codes.
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