ICD‑10 Code A150 – Tuberculosis of lung Tuberculosis of lung
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Billable
Active (Valid as of April 2025) · ICD-10-CM (US)
Code Details
| Code | A150 |
|---|---|
| Category | A15 – Respiratory tuberculosis Respiratory tuberculosis |
| Version | ICD-10-CM (US) |
| Status | Active (Valid as of April 2025) |
Plain‑English Summary
ICD-10-CM code A15.0 identifies tuberculosis of the lung, a specific diagnosis used for medical billing and reimbursement. This code encompasses various forms of pulmonary TB, including associated conditions like tuberculous pneumonia and fibrosis.
When to Use This Code
- Tuberculous bronchiectasis
- Tuberculous fibrosis of lung
- Tuberculous pneumonia
- Tuberculous pneumothorax
Related Codes
Browse category »| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| A154 | Tuberculosis of intrathoracic lymph nodes Tuberculosis of intrathoracic lymph nodes |
| A155 | Tuberculosis of larynx, trachea and bronchus Tuberculosis of larynx, trachea and bronchus |
| A156 | Tuberculous pleurisy Tuberculous pleurisy |
| A157 | Primary respiratory tuberculosis Primary respiratory tuberculosis |
| A158 | Other respiratory tuberculosis Other respiratory tuberculosis |
| A159 | Respiratory tuberculosis unspecified Respiratory tuberculosis unspecified |
FAQ
ICD-10-CM code A15.0 is used to diagnose tuberculosis of the lung, which includes various forms of pulmonary TB such as tuberculous pneumonia, fibrosis, bronchiectasis, and pneumothorax.
Yes, A15.0 is a billable and specific ICD-10-CM code, meaning it can be used by healthcare providers to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
This code includes various specific conditions such as tuberculous bronchiectasis, tuberculous fibrosis of the lung, tuberculous pneumonia, and tuberculous pneumothorax, among others listed as synonyms like cavitary or multidrug-resistant pulmonary TB.
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Tuberculosis of lung
Pulmonary TB
Lung tuberculosis
Mycobacterium lung infection
Tuberculous pneumonia
Tuberculous fibrosis
Tuberculous bronchiectasis
ICD-10 A15.0
ICD10 code for tuberculosis of lung
Respiratory tuberculosis code
Billable ICD-10 code TB
Pulmonary tuberculosis diagnosis