ICD-10-CM A18.5 is the diagnosis code for Tuberculosis of eye. This code falls under the section "Tuberculosis" within Chapter 1 â Certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99). It is a non-billable/non-specific ICD-10-CM code that should not be used for reimbursement. A more specific sub-code is required for billing. 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 A18.5. If the patient has both, code each condition separately:
Understanding where A18.5 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
No, A18.5 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.
A18.5 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Tuberculosis of eye". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of A18.5 is A18 ("Tuberculosis of other organs"). A18.5 provides a more specific classification within this category.
A18.5 is located in Section A15-A19 â "Tuberculosis" within Chapter 1 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
A18.5 has 6 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: A18.50, A18.51, A18.52, A18.53, A18.54 and more.
Use A18.5 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Tuberculosis of eye" 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 Tuberculosis of eye is A18.5.
No, A18.5 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.
A18.5 is in Chapter 1 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, A18.5 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.