Respiratory tuberculosis (A15) ICD-10-CM
The A15 code range covers respiratory tuberculosis with 8 ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes. 7 of them are billable and valid for claim submission in fiscal year 2027, and the category headers group them but cannot themselves be billed.
Codes in the A15 Range 8 codes · 7 billable
- A15 Respiratory tuberculosisNon-billable
- A15.0 Tuberculosis of lung
- A15.4 Tuberculosis of intrathoracic lymph nodes
- A15.5 Tuberculosis of larynx, trachea and bronchus
- A15.6 Tuberculous pleurisy
- A15.7 Primary respiratory tuberculosis
- A15.8 Other respiratory tuberculosis
- A15.9 Respiratory tuberculosis unspecified
Clinical Terms in This Code Range
Definitions from the National Library of Medicine for conditions coded in the A15 range.
Tuberculosis
Any of the infectious diseases of HUMANS and other animals caused by species of MYCOBACTERIUM TUBERCULOSIS.
Tuberculosis, Pleural
Tuberculosis of the serous membrane lining the thoracic cavity and surrounding the lungs.
About the A15 Code Range
Respiratory tuberculosis affects the lungs or other parts of the breathing system. These codes separate it by the part affected and identify primary respiratory tuberculosis.
A15.0 identifies lung tuberculosis. A15.4 identifies tuberculosis in lymph nodes inside the chest. A15.5 groups tuberculosis of the voice box, windpipe, and bronchi, which carry air into the lungs. A15.6 identifies tuberculous pleurisy, which affects the lining around the lungs.
A15.7 identifies primary respiratory tuberculosis. A15.8 and A15.9 distinguish other respiratory tuberculosis from unspecified respiratory tuberculosis.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the A15 range?
Of the 8 codes in this range, 7 are billable and valid for claim submission from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. Category header codes group them but cannot be reported on claims.
What does the A15 range classify?
The range classifies respiratory tuberculosis. Each code links to its own reference page with billing status, MS-DRG grouping, coding notes, and clinical information.
Related References
Source: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM Tabular List and order file, effective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
