A15: Respiratory tuberculosis
Codes under A15 (Respiratory tuberculosis). A ✓ marks a billable (fully specified) code; category codes without a ✓ are not billable on their own.
| Code | Description | Billable |
|---|---|---|
| A15.0 | Tuberculosis of lung | ✓ |
| A15.0 | Tuberculosis of lung | ✓ |
| A15.4 | Tuberculosis of intrathoracic lymph nodes | ✓ |
| A15.4 | Tuberculosis of intrathoracic lymph nodes | ✓ |
| A15.5 | Tuberculosis of larynx, trachea and bronchus | ✓ |
| A15.5 | Tuberculosis of larynx, trachea and bronchus | ✓ |
| A15.6 | Tuberculous pleurisy | ✓ |
| A15.6 | Tuberculous pleurisy | ✓ |
| A15.7 | Primary respiratory tuberculosis | ✓ |
| A15.7 | Primary respiratory tuberculosis | ✓ |
| A15.8 | Other respiratory tuberculosis | ✓ |
| A15.8 | Other respiratory tuberculosis | ✓ |
| A15.9 | Respiratory tuberculosis unspecified | ✓ |
| A15.9 | Respiratory tuberculosis unspecified | ✓ |
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10-CM code A15?
A15 is an ICD-10-CM category covering Respiratory tuberculosis. It contains 14 more specific diagnosis codes, 14 of which are billable.
Is A15 a billable code?
No — A15 is a category header and isn't billable on its own. Code to the highest level of specificity using one of its subcodes (for example A15.0 — Tuberculosis of lung). 14 of the 14 codes under A15 are billable.
What codes fall under A15?
A15 includes A15.0, A15.0, A15.4, A15.4, A15.5, plus 9 more. See the full list with descriptions and billable status above.
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