ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for A18.0
Tuberculosis of bones and joints
Coding Notes & Guidelines for A18.0
Inclusion Terms
- Pott's disease or curvature of spine
- Tuberculous arthritis
- Tuberculous osteomyelitis of spine
- Tuberculous spondylitis
Inclusion Terms
- Tuberculosis of hip (joint)
- Tuberculosis of knee (joint)
Inclusion Terms
- Tuberculous mastoiditis
- Tuberculous osteomyelitis
Inclusion Terms
- Tuberculous myositis
- Tuberculous synovitis
- Tuberculous tenosynovitis
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code A18.0 (Tuberculosis of bones and joints)
ICD-10-CM code A18.0 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 A18.0 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about A18.0 - Tuberculosis of bones and joints. 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 Tuberculosis of bones and joints.