ICD-10-CM
ICD-10 code for Tuberculosis: A15.9
The ICD-10-CM index points "Tuberculosis" to A15 (Respiratory tuberculosis), a header that is not billable. When nothing more specific is documented, the billable code is A15.9, Respiratory tuberculosis unspecified.
Source: CDC ICD-10-CM FY2027 Alphabetic Index file dated June 16, 2026. Publisher page
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Index subterms
A header groups codes and is not billed. A billable code is one you can report.
- J65with pneumoconiosis (any condition in J60-J64), Pneumoconiosis associated with tuberculosisBillable
- A18.39abdomen (lymph gland), Retroperitoneal tuberculosisBillable
- A15.9abscess (respiratory), Respiratory tuberculosis unspecifiedBillable
- A18.7Addison's disease, Tuberculosis of adrenal glandsBillable
- A15.8adenoids, Other respiratory tuberculosisBillable
- A18.84adherent pericardium, Tuberculosis of heartBillable
- A18.17adnexa (uteri), Tuberculous female pelvic inflammatory diseaseBillable
- A18.7adrenal (capsule) (gland), Tuberculosis of adrenal glandsBillable
- A18.32alimentary canal, Tuberculous enteritisBillable
- A18.89anemia, Tuberculosis of other sitesBillable
- A18.02ankle (joint) (bone), Tuberculous arthritis of other jointsBillable
- A18.32anus, Tuberculous enteritisBillable
- A18.32appendicitis, appendix, Tuberculous enteritisBillable
- A17.0arachnoid, Tuberculous meningitisBillable
- A18.89artery, arteritis, Tuberculosis of other sitesBillable
- A18.02arthritis (chronic) (synovial), Tuberculous arthritis of other jointsBillable
- A18.31ascites, Tuberculous peritonitisBillable
- A18.2axilla, axillary (gland), Tuberculous peripheral lymphadenopathyBillable
- A18.12bladder, Tuberculosis of bladderBillable
- A18.03bone, Tuberculosis of other bonesBillable
- A18.32bowel (miliary), Tuberculous enteritisBillable
- A17.81brain, Tuberculoma of brain and spinal cordBillable
- A18.89breast, Tuberculosis of other sitesBillable
- A18.17broad ligament, Tuberculous female pelvic inflammatory diseaseBillable
- A15.5bronchi, bronchial, bronchus, Tuberculosis of larynx, trachea and bronchusBillable
- A15.5bronchitis, Tuberculosis of larynx, trachea and bronchusBillable
- A15.6bronchopleural, Tuberculous pleurisyBillable
- A15.5bronchorrhagia, Tuberculosis of larynx, trachea and bronchusBillable
- A15.5bronchotracheal, Tuberculosis of larynx, trachea and bronchusBillable
- A18.7bronze disease, Tuberculosis of adrenal glandsBillable
- A18.83buccal cavity, Tuberculosis of digestive tract organs, not elsewhere classifiedBillable
- A18.15bulbourethral gland, Tuberculosis of other male genital organsBillable
- A18.09bursa, Other musculoskeletal tuberculosisBillable
- A15.9cachexia, Respiratory tuberculosis unspecifiedBillable
- A18.84cardiomyopathy, Tuberculosis of heartBillable
- A18.02cartilage, Tuberculous arthritis of other jointsBillable
- A18.32cecum, Tuberculous enteritisBillable
- A18.4cellulitis (primary), Tuberculosis of skin and subcutaneous tissueBillable
- A17.81cerebellum, Tuberculoma of brain and spinal cordBillable
- A17.81cerebral, cerebrum, Tuberculoma of brain and spinal cordBillable
More specific codes in A15
A header groups codes and is not billed. A billable code is one you can report.
- A15Respiratory tuberculosisHeader
- A15.0Tuberculosis of lungBillable
- A15.4Tuberculosis of intrathoracic lymph nodesBillable
- A15.5Tuberculosis of larynx, trachea and bronchusBillable
- A15.6Tuberculous pleurisyBillable
- A15.7Primary respiratory tuberculosisBillable
- A15.8Other respiratory tuberculosisBillable
- A15.9Respiratory tuberculosis unspecifiedBillable
Related pages
- A15.9 code detailsNotes, nearby codes, CMS-HCC group
- Category A15Every code under it
- Chapter 1Certain infectious and parasitic diseases
- ICD-10 codes by conditionA to Z
- Check a list of ICD-10 codes
- Denial code CO-11Diagnosis does not support the procedure
- Denial code CO-146Diagnosis invalid for the date of service
- HCPCS Level II code lookup
Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for Tuberculosis?
The ICD-10-CM index points "Tuberculosis" to A15 (Respiratory tuberculosis), a header that is not billable. When nothing more specific is documented, the billable code is A15.9, Respiratory tuberculosis unspecified.
Is A15.9 billable?
Yes. A15.9 is a billable code in the FY2027 ICD-10-CM file. Use a more specific code when the record documents one.
What chapter is A15.9 in?
Chapter 1. Certain infectious and parasitic diseases.
When do ICD-10-CM codes change?
Every October 1, with the new fiscal year file. Some years add April 1 updates. This page uses the FY2027 file, effective October 1, 2026.