ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for A18.8
Tuberculosis of other specified organs
Coding Notes & Guidelines for A18.8
Excludes1: Not Coded Here
tuberculosis of intestine (A18.32)
Inclusion Terms
- Tuberculosis of pituitary gland
- Tuberculosis of thymus gland
Inclusion Terms
- Tuberculous cardiomyopathy
- Tuberculous endocarditis
- Tuberculous myocarditis
- Tuberculous pericarditis
Inclusion Terms
- Tuberculosis of muscle
- Tuberculous cerebral arteritis
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code A18.8 (Tuberculosis of other specified organs)
ICD-10-CM code A18.8 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 A18.8 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about A18.8 - Tuberculosis of other specified organs. 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 other specified organs.