A15.8 ICD-10-CM Code: Other 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
A15.8Other respiratory tuberculosis
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Classification
Where A15.8 sits
- 1
Chapter 1
Certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99)
- 2
Section
Tuberculosis (A15-A19)
- 3
Category A15
Respiratory tuberculosis
- 4
Code A15.8
Other respiratory tuberculosis
Documentation details
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
- Mediastinal tuberculosis
- Nasopharyngeal tuberculosis
- Tuberculosis of nose
- Tuberculosis of sinus [any nasal]
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for A15.8.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for A15.8.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for A15.8.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for A15.8.
Transparency
Source and release
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Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code A15.8 mean?
A15.8 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Other respiratory tuberculosis.”
Is A15.8 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
Yes. In the FY 2027 reference data used on this page, A15.8 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 A15.8 located in ICD-10-CM?
A15.8 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 A15.8?
Its listed inclusion terms are Mediastinal tuberculosis; Nasopharyngeal tuberculosis; Tuberculosis of nose; Tuberculosis of sinus [any nasal]. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.
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