A15.8

What This Code Means

This code represents tuberculosis infection that affects the respiratory system but doesn't fit into the more common categories like pulmonary or laryngeal TB. It includes less common forms of TB affecting the airways and lungs.

Coding Tips

• •Use this code only when the TB documentation specifies a respiratory site that isn't covered by more specific codes (A15.0 for TB of lung, A15.4 for TB of larynx, etc.)
• •Always verify the site of infection is confirmed as tuberculosis through clinical documentation or test results before coding, and ensure you're not missing a more specific respiratory TB code