ICD‑10 Code A1815 – Tuberculosis of other male genital organs Tuberculosis of other male genital organs
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Billable
Active (Valid as of April 2025) · ICD-10-CM (US)
Code Details
| Code | A1815 |
|---|---|
| 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 A18.15 identifies tuberculosis affecting various male genital organs, excluding the prostate, such as the epididymis, testis, and seminal vesicles. This specific code is billable and applies exclusively to male patients, indicating an infection caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis or Mycobacterium bovis in these anatomical sites.
When to Use This Code
- Tuberculosis of epididymis (including caseous)
- Tuberculosis of testis (including abscess)
- Tuberculosis of scrotum (including abscess and ulcer)
- Tuberculosis of seminal vesicle (including vesiculitis)
- Tuberculosis of spermatic cord (including funiculitis)
- Tuberculosis of vas deferens (including vasitis)
- Tuberculosis of penis
- Tuberculosis of prepuce
- Tuberculosis of bulbourethral gland (Cowper's gland abscess)
- Tuberculous orchitis
- Tuberculous epididymitis
- Tuberculous fistula of epididymis
- Tuberculous fistula of scrotum
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 |
| A1813 | Tuberculosis of other urinary organs Tuberculosis of other urinary organs |
| A1814 | Tuberculosis of prostate Tuberculosis of prostate |
| 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
Code A18.15 refers to tuberculosis affecting various male genital organs, excluding the prostate. This includes conditions like tuberculosis of the epididymis, testis, scrotum, seminal vesicles, spermatic cord, vas deferens, penis, and prepuce.
No, A18.15 is specifically designated for male patients, as it pertains to tuberculosis of male genital organs.
This code covers a range of tuberculous conditions in male genital organs, such as tuberculous epididymitis, tuberculous orchitis (inflammation of the testis), tuberculous funiculitis (inflammation of the spermatic cord), and tuberculous vesiculitis (inflammation of the seminal vesicle), among others. It also includes abscesses or ulcers due to tuberculosis in these areas.
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A18.15
ICD-10 A18.15
Tuberculosis male genital organs
Male genital TB
Tuberculous epididymitis
Tuberculous orchitis
Tuberculosis of epididymis
Tuberculosis of testis
Tuberculosis of scrotum
Tuberculosis of seminal vesicle
Tuberculosis of spermatic cord
Tuberculosis of vas deferens
Male reproductive system tuberculosis
ICD10 code for tuberculosis of male genital organs
ICD10 code for tuberculous epididymitis
Genitourinary tuberculosis male