ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for A18.5
Tuberculosis of eye
Coding Notes & Guidelines for A18.5
Excludes2: Not Included Here
lupus vulgaris of eyelid (A18.4)
Inclusion Terms
- Tuberculous interstitial keratitis
- Tuberculous keratoconjunctivitis (interstitial) (phlyctenular)
Inclusion Terms
Tuberculous conjunctivitis
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code A18.5 (Tuberculosis of eye)
ICD-10-CM code A18.5 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 A18.5 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about A18.5 - Tuberculosis of eye. 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 eye.