A18.54
BillableTuberculous iridocyclitis
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
This is an infection of the eye caused by tuberculosis bacteria, specifically affecting the iris and ciliary body (the parts of the eye that control light and focus). It can cause eye inflammation, pain, and vision problems if left untreated.
Coding Tips
- •This code requires documentation confirming tuberculosis as the cause of the iridocyclitis; do not assign if the iridocyclitis is from another cause
- •Verify that the patient has confirmed TB disease (not just TB exposure or latent TB) and that the eye involvement is specifically documented as tuberculous in origin
Code Hierarchy
└A18Tuberculosis of other organs└A18.5Tuberculosis of eye└A18.54Tuberculous iridocyclitis
└A18.54Tuberculous iridocyclitis