A18.54
BillableTuberculous iridocyclitis
Tuberculous iridocyclitis
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(60)
SNOMED CT
- Chronic tuberculosis22990009
- Chronic granulomatous tuberculosis71943007
- Miliary granuloma of tuberculosis71943007
- Chronic tuberculous iridocyclitis186266008
- Tuberculous chronic iridocyclitis186266008
- Tuberculous uveitis314029000
- Intermediate uveitis314429009
- Peripheral uveitis314429009
- Peripheral uveoretinitis314429009
- Chronic inflammation of uveal tract444248002
- Chronic uveitis444248002
- Posterior uveitis caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex1176981005
- Tuberculous posterior uveitis1176981005
- Anterior uveitis caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex1177018001
- Tuberculous anterior uveitis1177018001
- Intermediate uveitis caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex1177031006
- Tuberculous intermediate uveitis1177031006
- Bilateral tuberculous iridocyclitis15991671000119109
- Iridocyclitis of bilateral eyes caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis15991671000119109
- Iridocyclitis of both eyes caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis15991671000119109
- Iridocyclitis caused by tuberculosis1092761000119105
- Iridocyclitis of bilateral eyes15679441000119109
- Iridocyclitis of both eyes15679441000119109
- Iridocyclitis of left eye caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis15991591000119106
- Left tuberculous iridocyclitis15991591000119106
- Iridocyclitis of right eye caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis15991631000119106
- Right tuberculous iridocyclitis15991631000119106
Clinical Terms
- Iridocyclitis of right eye caused by mycobacterium tuberculosis
- Iridocyclitis of left eye caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis
- Miliary granuloma of tuberculosis
- Iridocyclitis of bilateral eyes
- Tuberculous intermediate uveitis
- Tuberculous uveitis
- Tuberculous posterior uveitis
- Chronic granulomatous tuberculosis
- Chronic tuberculosis
- Iridocyclitis caused by tuberculosis
- Iridocyclitis of bilateral eyes caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis
- Bilateral tb iridocyclitis
- Chronic inflammation of uveal tract
- Intermediate uveitis
- Bilateral tuberculous iridocyclitis
- Right tb iridocyclitis
- Tuberculosis (tb) iridocyclitis
- Left tb iridocyclitis
- Posterior uveitis caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex
- Iridocyclitis of both eyes
- Peripheral uveitis
- Tuberculous anterior uveitis
- Peripheral uveoretinitis
- Intermediate uveitis caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex
- Chronic tuberculous iridocyclitis
- Tuberculous chronic iridocyclitis
- Anterior uveitis caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex
- Chronic uveitis
- Left tuberculous iridocyclitis
- Iridocyclitis of both eyes caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis
- Right tuberculous iridocyclitis
- Iridocyclitis due to tuberculosis
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for tuberculous iridocyclitis?
The ICD-10-CM code for tuberculous iridocyclitis is A18.54. The full clinical description is "Tuberculous iridocyclitis". A18.54 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code A18.54 mean?
ICD-10-CM code A18.54 represents “Tuberculous iridocyclitis”. 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 A18.54 a billable code?
Yes, A18.54 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is A18.54 in?
A18.54 is in Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases (codes A00-B99).
What codes cannot be used with A18.54?
A18.54 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 A18.54?
Yes, when using A18.54, also report: resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-).
What SNOMED CT codes does A18.54 map to?
A18.54 maps to 14 SNOMED CT concepts: 1177018001, 15991671000119109, 71943007, 444248002, 22990009, and 9 more. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for A18.54?
A18.54 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2887043. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does A18.54 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like tuberculous iridocyclitis 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 A18.54?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for A18.54 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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