A15.5
Billable codeTuberculosis of larynx, trachea and bronchus
The ICD-10 code for tuberculosis of larynx, trachea and bronchus is A15.5.
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 bronchus
- Tuberculosis of glottis
- Tuberculosis of larynx
- Tuberculosis of trachea
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
ICD-9-CM equivalent
Informational only — GEM mappings are approximate, not guaranteed one-to-one equivalents. Verify before use in billing.
- 01130Approximate match
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- 01221Approximate match
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- 01226Approximate match
- 01231Approximate match
- 01232Approximate match
- 01233Approximate match
- 01234Approximate match
- 01235Approximate match
- 01236Approximate match
Associated MS-DRGs
A15.5 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.