ICD‑10 Code A1803 – Tuberculosis of other bones Tuberculosis of other bones
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Active (Valid as of April 2025) · ICD-10-CM (US)
Code Details
| Code | A1803 |
|---|---|
| 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 A18.03 denotes tuberculosis affecting bones other than the spine or major joints, encompassing conditions like tuberculous osteomyelitis and mastoiditis. This billable code is crucial for accurate medical record-keeping and reimbursement related to these specific bone-related tuberculosis diagnoses.
When to Use This Code
- Tuberculous mastoiditis
- Tuberculous osteomyelitis
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ICD-10-CM code A18.03 is used to diagnose "Tuberculosis of other bones." This includes tuberculosis affecting bones in various parts of the body, such as tuberculous osteomyelitis (infection of the bone itself) and tuberculous mastoiditis (infection of the mastoid process, a bone behind the ear).
Yes, A18.03 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code. Healthcare providers can use this code for reimbursement purposes when diagnosing and treating tuberculosis of other bones.
A18.03 specifically covers conditions such as tuberculous mastoiditis and tuberculous osteomyelitis. It applies to tuberculosis of various bones, particularly those not classified under spinal tuberculosis or tuberculous arthritis of other joints.
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A18.03
ICD-10 A18.03
Tuberculosis of other bones
Tuberculous osteomyelitis
Tuberculous mastoiditis
Bone tuberculosis
Skeletal tuberculosis
ICD10 code for tuberculosis of other bones
ICD10 code for tuberculous osteomyelitis
Tb bone infection
Mastoid tuberculosis