A18.5
Non-billableTuberculosis of eye
A18.5 is the ICD-10-CM code for Tuberculosis of eye. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as A18.50 for billing.
A00-B99 Certain infectious and parasitic diseases
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHYour eyes can get infections from bacteria, fungi, or viruses. Eye infections can occur in different parts of the eye and can affect just one eye or both. Two common eye infections are: Conjunctivitis - also known as pink eye . Conjunctivitis is often due to an infection. Children frequently get it, and it is very contagious. Stye - a bump on the eyelid that happens when bacteria from your skin get into the hair…
Read more about Eye Infections at MedlinePlus ↗Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.
Excludes2 — not included here
- •lupus vulgaris of eyelid (A18.4)
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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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