ICD‑10 Code A1813 – Tuberculosis of other urinary organs Tuberculosis of other urinary organs
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Billable
Active (Valid as of April 2025) · ICD-10-CM (US)
Code Details
| Code | A1813 |
|---|---|
| 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 A18.13 specifically identifies tuberculosis affecting urinary organs not covered by other codes for the kidney, ureter, or bladder. This billable code, effective October 1, 2025, includes conditions such as tuberculous urethritis, reflecting a bacterial infection of the urinary system.
When to Use This Code
- Tuberculous urethritis
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 |
| A1812 | Tuberculosis of bladder Tuberculosis of bladder |
| 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 A18.13 designates tuberculosis affecting urinary organs other than the kidney, ureter, or bladder. A common example covered by this code is tuberculous urethritis, which is a tuberculosis infection of the urethra.
Yes, A18.13 is a billable and specific ICD-10-CM code. This means it can be used for reimbursement for diagnostic and treatment services by healthcare providers. The 2026 edition became effective on October 1, 2025.
Symptoms can vary but might include persistent urinary tract infection symptoms that do not respond to standard antibiotic treatment, blood in the urine (hematuria), or the formation of fistulas (abnormal connections) in the urinary tract, all indicating a tuberculosis infection in these specific organs.
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A18.13
Tuberculosis of urinary organs
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ICD10 code for tuberculosis of urinary organs
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