ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for A18.2
Tuberculous peripheral lymphadenopathy
Coding Notes & Guidelines for A18.2
Excludes2: Not Included Here
- tuberculosis of bronchial and mediastinal lymph nodes (A15.4)
- tuberculosis of mesenteric and retroperitoneal lymph nodes (A18.39)
- tuberculous tracheobronchial adenopathy (A15.4)
Inclusion Terms
Tuberculous adenitis
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code A18.2 (Tuberculous peripheral lymphadenopathy)
ICD-10-CM code A18.2 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 A18.2 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about A18.2 - Tuberculous peripheral lymphadenopathy. 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 peripheral lymphadenopathy.