ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for A18.6
Tuberculosis of (inner) (middle) ear
Coding Notes & Guidelines for A18.6
Excludes2: Not Included Here
- tuberculosis of external ear (A18.4)
- tuberculous mastoiditis (A18.03)
Inclusion Terms
Tuberculous otitis media
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code A18.6 (Tuberculosis of)
ICD-10-CM code A18.6 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 A18.6 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about A18.6 - Tuberculosis of (inner) (middle) ear. 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.