Block in Chapter 1
A15–A19
Tuberculosis
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Add the listed code as a secondary code, if known.
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- code, if applicable, for associated cachexia (E88.A)
Excludes1
Not coded here. The listed conditions generally should not be reported together.
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- congenital tuberculosis (P37.0)
- nonspecific reaction to test for tuberculosis without active tuberculosis (R76.1-)
- pneumoconiosis associated with tuberculosis, any type in A15 (J65)
- positive PPD (R76.11)
- positive tuberculin skin test without active tuberculosis (R76.11)
- sequelae of tuberculosis (B90.-)
- silicotuberculosis (J65)
Excludes2
Not included here. Both codes may be reported if the patient has both conditions.
Also from chapter/block level (5 notes)
Inherited from Chapter 1 Certain infectious and parasitic diseases
- carrier or suspected carrier of infectious disease (Z22.-)
- certain localized infections - see body system-related chapters
- infectious and parasitic diseases complicating pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O98.-)
- infectious and parasitic diseases specific to the perinatal period (P35-P39)
- influenza and other acute respiratory infections (J00-J22)
Includes
Further defines or gives examples of the content of the category.
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- infections due to Mycobacterium tuberculosis and Mycobacterium bovis
Also from chapter/block level (1 note)
Inherited from Chapter 1 Certain infectious and parasitic diseases
- diseases generally recognized as communicable or transmissible