ICD‑10 Code A1818 – Tuberculosis of other female genital organs Tuberculosis of other female genital organs
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Active (Valid as of April 2025) · ICD-10-CM (US)
Code Details
| Code | A1818 |
|---|---|
| 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 A18.18 is used to diagnose tuberculosis affecting various female genital organs, excluding the cervix and female pelvic inflammatory disease. This specific code, effective October 1, 2025, covers manifestations such as tuberculous vulvar ulceration, ovarian cysts, and genital fistulas. It is exclusively applicable to female patients for accurate medical coding and reimbursement.
When to Use This Code
- Tuberculous ulceration of vulva
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 |
| A1817 | Tuberculous female pelvic inflammatory disease Tuberculous female pelvic inflammatory disease |
| A182 | Tuberculous peripheral lymphadenopathy Tuberculous peripheral lymphadenopathy |
FAQ
ICD-10-CM code A18.18 is used for tuberculosis of female genital organs, excluding the cervix and female pelvic inflammatory disease. It specifically covers conditions such as tuberculous ulceration of the vulva, tuberculous ovarian cysts, tuberculous rectovaginal fistulas, and tuberculous vaginitis or vulvitis.
No, ICD-10-CM code A18.18 is exclusively applicable to female patients. There are distinct codes for tuberculosis affecting male genital organs, such as A18.15 for tuberculosis of other male genital organs.
The 2026 edition of ICD-10-CM code A18.18 became effective on October 1, 2025. This means it can be used for diagnoses for reimbursement purposes on or after this date.
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ICD-10-CM A18.18
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