A18.0
Non-billableTuberculosis 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.
A00-B99 Certain infectious and parasitic diseases
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHLike 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.
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Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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