ICD‑10 Code A1809 – Other musculoskeletal tuberculosis Other musculoskeletal tuberculosis
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Billable
Active (Valid as of April 2025) · ICD-10-CM (US)
Code Details
| Code | A1809 |
|---|---|
| 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 A18.09 identifies other forms of musculoskeletal tuberculosis, specifically detailing infections that affect muscles, synovium, and tendons. This billable code allows medical professionals to accurately classify and report various non-bone and non-joint related tuberculous conditions within the musculoskeletal system.
When to Use This Code
- Tuberculous myositis
- Tuberculous synovitis
- Tuberculous tenosynovitis
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ICD-10-CM code A18.09 represents 'Other musculoskeletal tuberculosis,' covering various forms of tuberculosis affecting muscles, synovium, and tendons, which are not classified as tuberculosis of specific bones or joints.
Yes, A18.09 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code, meaning it can be used for reimbursement purposes when indicating a diagnosis.
A18.09 includes conditions such as tuberculous myositis (muscle tuberculosis), tuberculous synovitis, tuberculous tenosynovitis, and other related musculoskeletal tuberculosis affecting areas like ganglia, bursae, and fascia.
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Musculoskeletal tuberculosis
Tuberculous myositis
Tuberculous synovitis
Tuberculous tenosynovitis
Poncet's disease
Tuberculous rheumatism
TB musculoskeletal infection
ICD-10 A18.09
A18.09 diagnosis code
ICD10 code for other musculoskeletal tuberculosis
ICD10 code for tuberculous myositis
ICD10 code for Poncet's disease
Tuberculosis of muscle
Tuberculosis of bursa
Tuberculosis of fascia