A15

Non-billable

Respiratory tuberculosis

A15 is the ICD-10-CM code for Respiratory tuberculosis. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as A15.0 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
A00-B99
Subcodes
7
Edition
FY2026

A00-B99 Certain infectious and parasitic diseases

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

What is tuberculosis (TB)? 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. Not everyone infected with TB bacteria (germs) becomes sick. So, there are two types of TB conditions: Inactive (latent) TB infection , where the TB germs live in your body but don't make you sick. TB disease (active TB) where you…

Read more about Tuberculosis at MedlinePlus ↗

Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.

No additional coding notes for this code.

Medications indicated for this condition

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Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code A15?
A15 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Respiratory tuberculosis". It falls under A00-B99 Certain infectious and parasitic diseases.
Is A15 a billable code?
No — A15 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as A15.0) for billing.
What are the subcodes of A15?
A15 has 7 more specific child codes, including A15.0, A15.4, A15.5.

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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