A18.50
BillableTuberculosis of eye, unspecified
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
This code describes a tuberculosis infection affecting the eye when the specific part of the eye involved is not documented or specified. Tuberculosis can spread to various eye structures and cause inflammation and vision problems.
Coding Tips
- •Query the provider if documentation specifies which part of the eye is affected (cornea, uvea, retina, etc.) as more specific A18.5x codes may be more accurate
- •Ensure tuberculosis has been confirmed through testing; this code should only be used when TB of the eye is documented, not suspected
Code Hierarchy
└A18Tuberculosis of other organs└A18.5Tuberculosis of eye└A18.50Tuberculosis of eye, unspecified
└A18.50Tuberculosis of eye, unspecified