A15.4
Billable

Tuberculosis of intrathoracic lymph nodes

Billable / Specific Code

What is Tuberculosis of intrathoracic lymph nodes?

ICD-10-CM A15.4 is the diagnosis code for Tuberculosis of intrathoracic lymph nodes. This code falls under the section "Tuberculosis" within Chapter 1 — 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.

💡 Inclusions
⛔ Excludes1

Coding Guidelines for A15.4

✅ This Code Includes

  • Tuberculosis of hilar lymph nodes
  • Tuberculosis of mediastinal lymph nodes
  • Tuberculosis of tracheobronchial lymph nodes

⛔ Type 1 Excludes (Never code together)

The following conditions should never be coded at the same time as A15.4. They are mutually exclusive:

  • tuberculosis specified as primary (A15.7)

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where A15.4 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

Current CodeA15.4 — Tuberculosis of intrathoracic lymph nodes
Related Codes

Frequently Asked Questions

Is A15.4 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

Yes, A15.4 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What does A15.4 mean?

A15.4 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Tuberculosis of intrathoracic lymph nodes". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What is the parent code of A15.4?

The parent code of A15.4 is A15 ("Respiratory tuberculosis"). A15.4 provides a more specific classification within this category.

What section is A15.4 in?

A15.4 is located in Section A15-A19 — "Tuberculosis" within Chapter 1 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

When should I use A15.4?

Use A15.4 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Tuberculosis of intrathoracic lymph nodes" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.

People Also Ask

What is the ICD-10 code for Tuberculosis of intrathoracic lymph nodes?

The ICD-10-CM code for Tuberculosis of intrathoracic lymph nodes is A15.4.

Can A15.4 be used for primary diagnosis?

Yes, A15.4 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.

What chapter is A15.4 in?

A15.4 is in Chapter 1 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

What conditions are excluded from A15.4?

Type 1 Excludes for A15.4 include: tuberculosis specified as primary (A15.7).

Is A15.4 valid for 2026?

Yes, A15.4 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.

See Also

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Code Details
A15.4
Tuberculosis of intrathoracic lymph nodes
Billable / Specific Code
1 — Certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99)
A15-A19 — Tuberculosis
2026 ICD-10-CM