ICD‑10 Code A1816 – Tuberculosis of cervix Tuberculosis of cervix
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Billable
Active (Valid as of April 2025) · ICD-10-CM (US)
Code Details
| Code | A1816 |
|---|---|
| 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 A18.16 designates tuberculosis specifically affecting the cervix. This billable code is used for diagnostic and reimbursement purposes, applicable solely to female patients, highlighting a specific manifestation of tuberculosis within the genitourinary system.
When to Use This Code
- Female patients
- Tuberculous cervicitis
- Tuberculosis of cervix uteri
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 |
| A1815 | Tuberculosis of other male genital organs Tuberculosis of other male genital organs |
| 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 A18.16 is used to identify a diagnosis of tuberculosis that specifically affects the cervix, which is a part of the female reproductive system.
No, ICD-10-CM code A18.16 is exclusively applicable to female patients, as it pertains to a condition of the female reproductive organ, the cervix.
Tuberculosis of the cervix is an infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis, representing a specific manifestation of tuberculosis within the female genitourinary system.
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Tuberculosis of cervix
Cervical tuberculosis
Female genital tuberculosis
Tuberculous cervicitis
Genitourinary tuberculosis female
ICD-10 A18.16
A18.16 diagnosis code
ICD10 code for tuberculosis of cervix
Tuberculosis of uterus cervix