ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for A15.6
Tuberculous pleurisy
Coding Notes & Guidelines for A15.6
Excludes1: Not Coded Here
primary respiratory tuberculosis (A15.7)
Inclusion Terms
Tuberculosis of pleura Tuberculous empyema
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code A15.6 (Tuberculous pleurisy)
ICD-10-CM code A15.6 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM A15.6 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about A15.6 - Tuberculous pleurisy. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Tuberculous pleurisy.