2027 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code B90Sequelae of tuberculosis

ICD-10-CM Codes›A00–B99›B90-B94›B90

ICD-10-CM B90
CMSSource: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2027

B90 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for sequelae of tuberculosis, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as B90.0, B90.1, B90.2, and B90.8.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
B90
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Category
Code Describes
Sequelae of tuberculosis
Short Description
Sequelae of tuberculosis
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Chapter
B90-B94
Sequelae of infectious and parasitic diseases

Code Classification

ChapterA00–B99Certain infectious and parasitic diseases
SectionB90-B94Sequelae of infectious and parasitic diseases
CategoryB90Sequelae of tuberculosis
This CodeB90Sequelae of tuberculosis

Specific Coding for Sequelae of tuberculosisOverview

Non-specific codes like B90 require more characters. Use one of these billable codes instead:

  • Use B90.0 for Sequelae of central nervous system tuberculosis

  • Use B90.1 for Sequelae of genitourinary tuberculosis

  • Use B90.2 for Sequelae of tuberculosis of bones and joints

  • Use B90.8 for Sequelae of tuberculosis of other organs

  • Use B90.9 for Sequelae of respiratory and unspecified tuberculosis

Instructional NotesGuidance

Instructions from the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List that apply to B90: its own notes plus those printed at block B90-B94 and Chapter 1. A note printed at a category, block or chapter applies to every code under it.

Includes

Further defines, or gives examples of, the content of the category.

From Chapter 1 (A00-B99) Certain infectious and parasitic diseases applies to 1,068 codes
  • diseases generally recognized as communicable or transmissible

Excludes2

Not included here: the excluded condition is not part of this code, but a patient may have both, so both codes may be reported.

From Chapter 1 (A00-B99) Certain infectious and parasitic diseases applies to 1,068 codes
  • carrier or suspected carrier of infectious disease (Z22.-)
  • certain localized infections - see body system-related chapters
  • infectious and parasitic diseases complicating pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O98.-)
  • infectious and parasitic diseases specific to the perinatal period (P35-P39)
  • influenza and other acute respiratory infections (J00-J22)

Code First

The underlying condition named in the note is sequenced before this code.

From Block B90-B94 Sequelae of infectious and parasitic diseases applies to 12 codes
  • condition resulting from (sequela) the infectious or parasitic disease

Use Additional Code

Add a second code, after this one, to fully describe the condition.

From Chapter 1 (A00-B99) Certain infectious and parasitic diseases applies to 1,068 codes
  • code to identify resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-)

Notes

General instructions on how these codes are used.

From Block B90-B94 Sequelae of infectious and parasitic diseases applies to 12 codes
  • Categories B90-B94 are to be used to indicate conditions in categories A00-B89 as the cause of sequelae, which are themselves classified elsewhere. The 'sequelae' include conditions specified as such; they also include residuals of diseases classifiable to the above categories if there is evidence that the disease itself is no longer present. Codes from these categories are not to be used for chronic infections. Code chronic current infections to active infectious disease as appropriate.

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular List. How to read instructional notes.

Referenced in Other NotesGuidance

Instructional notes printed at other codes that name B90, its category, or a range that includes it.

Excludes1 2

These codes carry an Excludes1 note naming B90: they are not reported together with it, unless the two conditions are unrelated.

  • Block A15-A19 Tuberculosis
    sequelae of tuberculosis (B90.-)
  • Z86.1 Personal history of infectious and parasitic diseases
    sequelae of infectious and parasitic diseases (B90-B94)

Notes 1

These notes mention B90.

  • Block B90-B94 Sequelae of infectious and parasitic diseases
    Categories B90-B94 are to be used to indicate conditions in categories A00-B89 as the cause of sequelae, which are themselves classified elsewhere. The 'sequelae' include conditions specified as such; they also include residuals of diseases classifiable to the above categories if there is evidence that the disease itself is no longer present. Codes from these categories are not to be used for chronic infections. Code chronic current infections to active infectious disease as appropriate.

Clinical InformationClinical

  • Sequela of Tuberculosis

    a pathologic condition that results from mycobacterium tuberculosis infection.

Patient EducationClinical

Tuberculosis

Tuberculosis (TB) is a bacterial disease that usually attacks the lungs. But it can also attack other parts of the body, including the kidneys, spine, and brain.

The full article covers:

  • What is tuberculosis (TB)?
  • What causes tuberculosis (TB)?
  • Who is more likely to get infected with tuberculosis (TB) germs?
  • Who is more likely to develop TB disease?
  • What are the symptoms of tuberculosis (TB)?
  • How is tuberculosis (TB) diagnosed?
  • What is the treatment for tuberculosis (TB)?

Read the full article at MedlinePlus

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Code HistoryHistory

FY 2016AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2015, the first year of ICD-10-CM.
FY 2017–2026No changes
FY 2027CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

Questions About B90Overview

What is the ICD-10 code for sequelae of tuberculosis?

B90 is the ICD-10-CM category for sequelae of tuberculosis, but it is a non-billable header: claims need a more specific code from this category, listed on this page.

Is B90 (Sequelae of tuberculosis) a billable code?

No. This is a category header that groups the codes for sequelae of tuberculosis, and headers cannot be submitted on claims. Claims for sequelae of tuberculosis need a more specific code from this category, such as B90.0, B90.1, and B90.2.