A18.6
BillableTuberculosis of (inner) (middle) ear
Tuberculosis of (inner) (middle) ear
Coding Notes
Inclusion Terms
Alternative clinical terms for this condition
- Tuberculous otitis media
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 external earA18.4
- •tuberculous mastoiditisA18.03
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
Related Codes(8)
A18.0Tuberculosis of bones and joints
A18.1Tuberculosis of genitourinary system
A18.2Tuberculous peripheral lymphadenopathy
A18.3Tuberculosis of intestines, peritoneum and mesenteric glands
A18.4Tuberculosis of skin and subcutaneous tissue
A18.5Tuberculosis of eye
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(28)
SNOMED CT
- Tuberculous otitis media85940005
- Tuberculosis of ear186269001
- Infection involving inner ear232310008
- Tuberculosis of inner ear789056000
- Tuberculosis of middle ear789057009
- Bilateral tuberculosis of ears15984271000119108
- Tuberculosis of bilateral ears15984271000119108
- Tuberculosis of both ears15984271000119108
- Tuberculosis of left ear15984231000119105
- Tuberculosis of right ear15984191000119101
UMLS
Clinical Terms
- Tuberculosis of ear
- Tb of left ear
- Tuberculosis of both ears
- Tuberculosis of bilateral ears
- Tuberculosis of inner ear
- Tuberculosis of middle ear
- Tuberculosis (tb) ear
- Tb of bilateral ears
- Tb of right ear
- Tuberculosis of left ear
- Tuberculosis of right ear
- Infection involving inner ear
- Bilateral tuberculosis of ears
- Tuberculous otitis media
- Tuberculous otitis media (disorder)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for tuberculosis of (inner) (middle) ear?
The ICD-10-CM code for tuberculosis of (inner) (middle) ear is A18.6. The full clinical description is "Tuberculosis of (inner) (middle) ear". A18.6 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code A18.6 mean?
ICD-10-CM code A18.6 represents “Tuberculosis of (inner) (middle) ear”. 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 A18.6 a billable code?
Yes, A18.6 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is A18.6 in?
A18.6 is in Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases (codes A00-B99).
What codes cannot be used with A18.6?
A18.6 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 A18.6?
Yes, when using A18.6, also report: resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-).
What SNOMED CT codes does A18.6 map to?
A18.6 maps to 8 SNOMED CT concepts: 15984271000119108, 232310008, 186269001, 789056000, 15984231000119105, and 3 more. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for A18.6?
A18.6 is linked to 2 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C2887045, C0275949. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does A18.6 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like tuberculosis of (inner) (middle) ear 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 A18.6?
A18.6 maps to the ICD-11 code: 1B12.2 (Tuberculosis of ear).
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