A15
Non-billableRespiratory 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 · NIHWhat 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…
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Medications indicated for this condition
FDA labeling- Purified Protein Derivative of TuberculinSkin Test Antigen [EPC]›
- RifampinRifamycin Antibacterial [EPC]›
- Ethambutol›
- IsoniazidAntimycobacterial [EPC]›
- PyrazinamideAntimycobacterial [EPC]›
- Bedaquiline›
- Cycloserine›
- RifapentineRifamycin Antimycobacterial [EPC]›
- Streptomycin›
Drugs whose FDA labeling lists this condition's category among its indications. Informational only — not a treatment recommendation or medical advice.
Conditions mapped to this code
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Frequently asked questions
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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