A15.6 ICD-10-CM Code: Tuberculous pleurisy
A15.6 is the billable ICD-10-CM code for “Tuberculous pleurisy” in the FY 2027 U.S. code set, effective Oct 1, 2026.
Official description
A15.6Tuberculous pleurisy
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where A15.6 sits
- 1
Chapter 1
Certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99)
- 2
Section
Tuberculosis (A15-A19)
- 3
Category A15
Respiratory tuberculosis
- 4
Code A15.6
Tuberculous pleurisy
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
- Tuberculosis of pleura Tuberculous empyema
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for A15.6.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for A15.6.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
- primary respiratory tuberculosis (A15.7)
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for A15.6.
Source and release
- Data release
- U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027
- Effective date
- Oct 1, 2026
- Publisher
- Vero Scribe Inc.
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Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code A15.6 mean?
A15.6 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Tuberculous pleurisy.”
Is A15.6 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
Yes. In the FY 2027 reference data used on this page, A15.6 has no child codes and is presented as a billable/specific code. Always confirm the active code set and payer requirements before use.
Where is A15.6 located in ICD-10-CM?
A15.6 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 A15.6?
Its listed inclusion terms are Tuberculosis of pleura Tuberculous empyema. No code-first instruction is listed. Excludes1 notes: primary respiratory tuberculosis (A15.7). No Excludes2 note is listed.