ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for A18.3
Tuberculosis of intestines, peritoneum and mesenteric glands
Coding Notes & Guidelines for A18.3
Tuberculous ascites
- Tuberculosis of anus and rectum
- Tuberculosis of intestine (large) (small)
- Tuberculosis of mesenteric glands
- Tuberculosis of retroperitoneal (lymph glands)
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code A18.3 (Tuberculosis of intestines)
ICD-10-CM code A18.3 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 A18.3 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about A18.3 - Tuberculosis of intestines, peritoneum and mesenteric glands. 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 intestines related to peritoneum and mesenteric glands.