ICD‑10 Code A157 – Primary respiratory tuberculosis Primary respiratory tuberculosis
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Active (Valid as of April 2025) · ICD-10-CM (US)
Code Details
| Code | A157 |
|---|---|
| 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 A15.7 designates primary respiratory tuberculosis, representing the initial phase of Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection affecting the lungs and respiratory system. This billable code is crucial for identifying the earliest clinical manifestation of TB in the respiratory tract. It covers conditions such as Ghon tubercle, primary tuberculosis complex, and first infection tuberculosis.
When to Use This Code
- Primary tuberculosis complex
- Ghon tubercle, primary infection
- Epituberculosis (with atelectasis)
- Epituberculosis (allergic)
- Childhood type tuberculosis
- First infection tuberculosis
- Infantile tuberculosis
- Tuberculosis with immunological findings only
Related Codes
Browse category »| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| A150 | Tuberculosis of lung Tuberculosis of lung |
| 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 |
| A158 | Other respiratory tuberculosis Other respiratory tuberculosis |
| A159 | Respiratory tuberculosis unspecified Respiratory tuberculosis unspecified |
FAQ
ICD-10-CM code A15.7 represents primary respiratory tuberculosis, which is the initial infection of Mycobacterium tuberculosis within the lungs and respiratory system. This includes the first time an individual is infected with TB, leading to initial clinical manifestations.
This code covers various terms associated with initial TB infection, such as primary tuberculosis complex, Ghon tubercle (primary infection), epituberculosis, childhood-type tuberculosis, and first infection tuberculosis. It's used when the infection is specified as primary.
Yes, A15.7 is a billable and specific ICD-10-CM code. Healthcare providers can use this code to indicate a diagnosis of primary respiratory tuberculosis for reimbursement purposes when services are rendered.
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A15.7
Primary respiratory tuberculosis
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Ghon tubercle
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Childhood tuberculosis
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ICD-10 A15.7
ICD10 code for primary respiratory tuberculosis
Respiratory TB primary
Tuberculosis diagnosis code A15.7