Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM A18.2 is the diagnosis code for Tuberculous peripheral lymphadenopathy. This code falls under the section "Tuberculosis" within Chapter 1 â Certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99). It is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
The following conditions are not included in A18.2. If the patient has both, code each condition separately:
Understanding where A18.2 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, A18.2 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
A18.2 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Tuberculous peripheral lymphadenopathy". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of A18.2 is A18 ("Tuberculosis of other organs"). A18.2 provides a more specific classification within this category.
A18.2 is located in Section A15-A19 â "Tuberculosis" within Chapter 1 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use A18.2 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Tuberculous peripheral lymphadenopathy" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Tuberculous peripheral lymphadenopathy is A18.2.
Yes, A18.2 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
A18.2 is in Chapter 1 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, A18.2 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.