ICD‑10 Code A1812 – Tuberculosis of bladder Tuberculosis of bladder
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Billable
Active (Valid as of April 2025) · ICD-10-CM (US)
Code Details
| Code | A1812 |
|---|---|
| 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 A18.12 identifies tuberculosis specifically affecting the bladder, a form of genitourinary tuberculosis. This billable diagnosis code is crucial for accurate medical record-keeping and insurance reimbursement.
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 |
| A1811 | Tuberculosis of kidney and ureter Tuberculosis of kidney and ureter |
| 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 A18.12 represents tuberculosis of the bladder, which is a specific form of extrapulmonary tuberculosis affecting the urinary bladder.
Yes, A18.12 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code. The 2026 edition of this code became effective on October 1, 2025, and is used for reimbursement claims for services on or after this date.
Symptoms of bladder tuberculosis can be non-specific and mimic other urinary conditions, often including frequent and painful urination, urgency, blood in the urine, and chronic bladder irritation that doesn't respond to typical antibiotic treatments for UTIs.
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Tuberculosis of bladder
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