A18.02
BillableTuberculous arthritis of other joints
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
This code describes tuberculosis infection that has spread to joints in the body, causing inflammation and damage to the joint structures. It is used when TB affects joints other than the spine (which has its own specific code).
Coding Tips
- •Verify the specific joint affected and document it clearly in the medical record, as this may impact treatment planning and severity assessment
- •Ensure tuberculosis has been confirmed through diagnostic testing (culture, PCR, or imaging) before coding, and confirm this is not spinal TB, which requires code A18.01
Code Hierarchy
└A18Tuberculosis of other organs└A18.0Tuberculosis of bones and joints└A18.02Tuberculous arthritis of other joints
└A18.02Tuberculous arthritis of other joints