A18.02
Billable codeTuberculous arthritis of other joints
The ICD-10 code for tuberculous arthritis of other joints is A18.02.
Clinical notes
Also known as
Alternate wording, synonyms, or specific conditions that fall under this code, listed to help confirm you've picked the right one.
- Tuberculosis of hip (joint)
- Tuberculosis of knee (joint)
Documentation support
General coding-documentation guidance — not a substitute for payer-specific requirements or professional coding judgment.
- •As a general rule, code to the highest level of specificity supported by the documentation in the medical record.
Related codes in this category
- A18.01Tuberculosis of spine
- A18.03Tuberculosis of other bones
- A18.09Other musculoskeletal tuberculosis
- A18.02Tuberculous arthritis of other joints
ICD-9-CM equivalent
Informational only — GEM mappings are approximate, not guaranteed one-to-one equivalents. Verify before use in billing.
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Associated MS-DRGs
A18.02 can serve as the principal diagnosis for these Medicare Severity Diagnosis-Related Groups.
Informational only — actual DRG assignment also depends on procedures, complications/comorbidities (CC/MCC), discharge status, and payer-specific rules not reflected here.
- DRG 485Knee Procedures with Principal Diagnosis of Infection with MCC
- DRG 486Knee Procedures with Principal Diagnosis of Infection with CC
- DRG 487Knee Procedures with Principal Diagnosis of Infection without CC/MCC
- DRG 548Septic Arthritis with MCC
- DRG 549Septic Arthritis with CC
- DRG 550Septic Arthritis without CC/MCC