A18.4 – Tuberculosis of skin and subcutaneous tissue
Coding Notes
Active
Billable, valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
Tyoe 2 Excludes
lupus erythematosus (L93.-)
systemic lupus erythematosus (M32.-)
Applicable To
Erythema induratum, tuberculous
Lupus excedens
Lupus vulgaris NOS
Lupus vulgaris of eyelid
Scrofuloderma
Tuberculosis of external ear
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Sibling Codes
Parent Sibling Codes
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| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| A00-B99 | Certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99) |
| A15-A19 | Tuberculosis (A15-A19) |
| A18 | Tuberculosis of other organs |
| A18.4 |
Tuberculosis of skin and subcutaneous tissue
Type 2 Excludes
lupus erythematosus (L93.-)
systemic lupus erythematosus (M32.-)
Applicable to
Erythema induratum, tuberculous
Lupus excedens
Lupus vulgaris NOS
Lupus vulgaris of eyelid
Scrofuloderma
Tuberculosis of external ear
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