ICD‑10 Code A158 – Other respiratory tuberculosis Other respiratory tuberculosis
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Billable
Active (Valid as of April 2025) · ICD-10-CM (US)
Code Details
| Code | A158 |
|---|---|
| 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 A15.8 identifies other forms of respiratory tuberculosis beyond the lungs, affecting areas like the mediastinum, nasopharynx, nose, and sinuses. This billable code helps medical professionals accurately document and seek reimbursement for these specific tuberculosis diagnoses.
When to Use This Code
- Mediastinal tuberculosis
- Nasopharyngeal tuberculosis
- Tuberculosis of nose
- Tuberculosis of sinus [any nasal]
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 |
| A157 | Primary respiratory tuberculosis Primary respiratory tuberculosis |
| A159 | Respiratory tuberculosis unspecified Respiratory tuberculosis unspecified |
FAQ
ICD-10-CM code A15.8 represents 'Other respiratory tuberculosis,' which includes tuberculosis infections in areas such as the mediastinum, nasopharynx, nose, and any nasal sinus. It is used for cases where tuberculosis affects respiratory structures other than the primary lung tissue.
Yes, A15.8 is a billable and specific ICD-10-CM code, meaning it can be used for reimbursement purposes. The 2026 edition of this code, which is the most current, became effective on October 1, 2025.
Code A15.8 covers mediastinal tuberculosis, nasopharyngeal tuberculosis, and tuberculosis of the nose or any nasal sinus. Additionally, conditions like tuberculous mediastinitis, pansinusitis, pharyngitis, rhinitis, and tonsillitis may reference A15.8 when their underlying cause is tuberculosis.
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Respiratory tuberculosis
Mediastinal tuberculosis
Nasopharyngeal tuberculosis
Tuberculosis of nose
Tuberculosis of sinus
Tb nasopharynx
Tuberculous mediastinitis
Tuberculous pharyngitis
Tuberculous rhinitis
Tuberculous tonsillitis
ICD-10 A15.8
A15.8 diagnosis code
ICD10 code for other respiratory tuberculosis
ICD10 code for mediastinal tuberculosis
ICD10 code for nasopharyngeal tuberculosis
ICD10 code for nasal tuberculosis