A15.8
BillableOther respiratory tuberculosis
A15.8 is the ICD-10-CM code for Other respiratory tuberculosis. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.
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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Includes
- •Mediastinal tuberculosis
- •Nasopharyngeal tuberculosis
- •Tuberculosis of nose
- •Tuberculosis of sinus [any nasal]
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
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