A18.11
BillableTuberculosis of kidney and ureter
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
This is a tuberculosis infection that affects the kidneys and the tubes (ureters) that carry urine from the kidneys to the bladder. It is a serious condition where the tuberculosis bacteria spreads to the urinary system.
Coding Tips
- •Verify that tuberculosis of the kidney and ureter is confirmed through culture, imaging, or clinical documentation before coding this specific site
- •Do not use this code for simple urinary tract infections; ensure the documentation specifically indicates tuberculosis as the causative organism
Code Hierarchy
└A18Tuberculosis of other organs└A18.1Tuberculosis of genitourinary system└A18.11Tuberculosis of kidney and ureter
└A18.11Tuberculosis of kidney and ureter