ICD‑10 Code A1802 – Tuberculous arthritis of other joints Tuberculous arthritis of other joints
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Billable
Active (Valid as of April 2025) · ICD-10-CM (US)
Code Details
| Code | A1802 |
|---|---|
| Category | A180 – Tuberculosis of bones and joints Tuberculosis of bones and joints |
| Version | ICD-10-CM (US) |
| Status | Active (Valid as of April 2025) |
Plain‑English Summary
ICD-10-CM code A18.02 is used to diagnose tuberculous arthritis affecting joints other than the spine. This specific code identifies inflammatory joint conditions caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis, frequently involving the hip and knee joints. It is a billable code effective October 1, 2025, for the 2026 edition.
When to Use This Code
- Tuberculosis of hip (joint)
- Tuberculosis of knee (joint)
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Code A18.02 specifically denotes tuberculous arthritis affecting joints other than the spine. This includes conditions like tuberculosis of the hip joint, knee joint, and other specified joints, caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis.
Yes, A18.02 is explicitly applicable to tuberculosis of the hip joint and tuberculosis of the knee joint, as well as other non-spinal joints affected by tuberculous arthritis.
Yes, A18.02 is classified as a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code, meaning it can be used by healthcare providers to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
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Tuberculous arthritis
TB arthritis
Tuberculosis of joint
Hip tuberculosis
Knee tuberculosis
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ICD10 code for tuberculous arthritis
ICD10 code for tuberculosis of hip
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