ICD‑10 Code A1817 – Tuberculous female pelvic inflammatory disease Tuberculous female pelvic inflammatory disease
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Billable
Active (Valid as of April 2025) · ICD-10-CM (US)
Code Details
| Code | A1817 |
|---|---|
| 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 A18.17 identifies tuberculous female pelvic inflammatory disease, a specific infection of the female reproductive organs caused by tuberculosis. This billable code is crucial for accurate diagnosis, treatment, and healthcare reimbursement for affected female patients.
When to Use This Code
- Tuberculous endometritis
- Tuberculous oophoritis and salpingitis
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 |
| A1816 | Tuberculosis of cervix Tuberculosis of cervix |
| 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 A18.17 signifies Tuberculous female pelvic inflammatory disease, which is an infection of the female reproductive organs, such as the uterus, fallopian tubes, and ovaries, caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis.
Yes, A18.17 is a billable and specific ICD-10-CM code used for reimbursement. It is exclusively applicable to female patients suffering from tuberculosis affecting their pelvic organs.
This code specifically includes tuberculous endometritis, tuberculous oophoritis, and tuberculous salpingitis. It is important to distinguish this from other forms of pelvic inflammatory disease not caused by tuberculosis.
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A18.17
ICD-10 A18.17
Tuberculous female pelvic inflammatory disease
TB pelvic infection
Female PID tuberculosis
Tuberculous endometritis
Tuberculous oophoritis
Tuberculous salpingitis
ICD10 code for tuberculous female pelvic inflammatory disease
Female reproductive tuberculosis
Pelvic tuberculosis in women
Tuberculosis of uterus
Tuberculosis of fallopian tubes
Tuberculosis of ovaries