ICD‑10 Code A1811 – Tuberculosis of kidney and ureter Tuberculosis of kidney and ureter
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Billable
Active (Valid as of April 2025) · ICD-10-CM (US)
Code Details
| Code | A1811 |
|---|---|
| Category | A181 – Tuberculosis of genitourinary system Tuberculosis of genitourinary system |
| Version | ICD-10-CM (US) |
| Status | Active (Valid as of April 2025) |
Plain‑English Summary
ICD-10-CM code A18.11 identifies tuberculosis specifically affecting the kidney and ureter. This billable code is crucial for accurately documenting and seeking reimbursement for the diagnosis and management of this serious infectious condition within the genitourinary system.
When to Use This Code
- Signs/symptoms consistent with the code description
- No more specific diagnosis or etiology documented
- Used during initial or follow‑up encounters per payer rules
Related Codes
Browse category »| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| A1810 | Tuberculosis of genitourinary system, unspecified Tuberculosis of genitourinary system, unspecified |
| A1812 | Tuberculosis of bladder Tuberculosis of bladder |
| A1813 | Tuberculosis of other urinary organs Tuberculosis of other urinary organs |
| A1814 | Tuberculosis of prostate Tuberculosis of prostate |
| A1815 | Tuberculosis of other male genital organs Tuberculosis of other male genital organs |
| A1816 | Tuberculosis of cervix Tuberculosis of cervix |
| A1817 | Tuberculous female pelvic inflammatory disease Tuberculous female pelvic inflammatory disease |
| A1818 | Tuberculosis of other female genital organs Tuberculosis of other female genital organs |
| A182 | Tuberculous peripheral lymphadenopathy Tuberculous peripheral lymphadenopathy |
FAQ
ICD-10-CM code A18.11 specifically identifies tuberculosis (TB) affecting the kidney and/or ureter. This is a form of extrapulmonary tuberculosis impacting the urinary system.
Yes, A18.11 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code, meaning it can be used for reimbursement purposes when documenting a diagnosis of tuberculosis of the kidney and ureter.
When caused by tuberculosis, conditions such as tuberculous renal sclerosis, hydronephrosis, pyelitis, pyelonephritis, pyonephrosis, pyoureter, and stricture of the ureter are classified under A18.11.
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Tags :
Tuberculosis of kidney
Tuberculosis of ureter
Renal tuberculosis
Ureteral tuberculosis
Genitourinary tuberculosis
Kidney TB
Ureter TB
Tuberculous nephritis
Tuberculous pyelitis
Tuberculous pyonephrosis
Tuberculous renal sclerosis
ICD-10 A18.11
A18.11 diagnosis code
ICD10 code for tuberculosis of kidney
ICD10 code for ureter tuberculosis