A18.03
Billable codeTuberculosis of other bones
The ICD-10 code for tuberculosis of other bones is A18.03.
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.
- Tuberculous mastoiditis
- Tuberculous osteomyelitis
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
- A18.02Tuberculous arthritis of other joints
- A18.09Other musculoskeletal tuberculosis
- A18.03Tuberculosis of other bones
ICD-9-CM equivalent
Informational only — GEM mappings are approximate, not guaranteed one-to-one equivalents. Verify before use in billing.
- 01560Approximate match
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Associated MS-DRGs
A18.03 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.