A18.0

Non-billable

Tuberculosis of bones and joints

A18.0 is the ICD-10-CM code for Tuberculosis of bones and joints. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as A18.01 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
A00-B99
Parent
A18
Subcodes
4
Edition
FY2026

A00-B99 Certain infectious and parasitic diseases

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

Like other parts of the body, bones can get infected. The infections are usually bacterial, but can also be fungal. They may spread to the bone from nearby skin or muscles, or from another part of the body through the bloodstream. People who are at risk for bone infections include those with diabetes , poor circulation, or recent injury to the bone. You may also be at risk if you are having hemodialysis . Symptoms…

Read more about Bone Infections at MedlinePlus ↗

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

No additional coding notes for this code.

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code A18.0?
A18.0 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Tuberculosis of bones and joints". It falls under A00-B99 Certain infectious and parasitic diseases.
Is A18.0 a billable code?
No — A18.0 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as A18.01) for billing.
What are the subcodes of A18.0?
A18.0 has 4 more specific child codes, including A18.01, A18.02, A18.03.

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

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