A15 ICD-10-CM Code: Respiratory tuberculosis
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Code definition
Official description
A15Respiratory tuberculosis
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Classification
Where A15 sits
- 1
Chapter 1
Certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99)
- 2
Section
Tuberculosis (A15-A19)
- 3
Category A15
Respiratory tuberculosis
- 4
Code A15
Respiratory tuberculosis
More specific choices
Codes under A15
A15 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
Documentation details
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for A15.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for A15.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for A15.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for A15.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for A15.
Transparency
Source and release
This reference is generated from Vero’s ICD-10-CM description, hierarchy, and code-note dataset. The visible content and structured data share that source.
Review the CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM sourceCode-specific guidance
Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code A15 mean?
A15 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Respiratory tuberculosis.”
Is A15 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. A15 has more specific child codes in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.
Where is A15 located in ICD-10-CM?
A15 is listed in Chapter 1, Certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99), within Tuberculosis (A15-A19) (A15–A19), under category A15, Respiratory tuberculosis.
What coding notes are listed for A15?
No inclusion terms are listed for A15 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.
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