R76.11
Billable

Nonspecific reaction to tuberculin skin test without active tuberculosis

Billable / Specific Code

What is Nonspecific reaction to tuberculin skin test without active tuberculosis?

ICD-10-CM R76.11 is the diagnosis code for Nonspecific reaction to tuberculin skin test without active tuberculosis. This code falls under the section "Abnormal findings on examination of blood, without diagnosis" within Chapter 18 — Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00-R99). 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 R76.11

✅ This Code Includes

  • Abnormal result of Mantoux test
  • PPD positive
  • Tuberculin (skin test) positive
  • Tuberculin (skin test) reactor

⛔ Type 1 Excludes (Never code together)

The following conditions should never be coded at the same time as R76.11. They are mutually exclusive:

  • nonspecific reaction to cell mediated immunity measurement of gamma interferon antigen response without active tuberculosis (R76.12)

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where R76.11 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is R76.11 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

Yes, R76.11 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What does R76.11 mean?

R76.11 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Nonspecific reaction to tuberculin skin test without active tuberculosis". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What is the parent code of R76.11?

The parent code of R76.11 is R76.1 ("Nonspecific reaction to test for tuberculosis"). R76.11 provides a more specific classification within this category.

What section is R76.11 in?

R76.11 is located in Section R70-R79 — "Abnormal findings on examination of blood, without diagnosis" within Chapter 18 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

When should I use R76.11?

Use R76.11 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Nonspecific reaction to tuberculin skin test without active tuberculosis" 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 Nonspecific reaction to tuberculin skin test without active tuberculosis?

The ICD-10-CM code for Nonspecific reaction to tuberculin skin test without active tuberculosis is R76.11.

Can R76.11 be used for primary diagnosis?

Yes, R76.11 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.

What chapter is R76.11 in?

R76.11 is in Chapter 18 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

What conditions are excluded from R76.11?

Type 1 Excludes for R76.11 include: nonspecific reaction to cell mediated immunity measurement of gamma interferon antigen response without active tuberculosis (R76.12).

Is R76.11 valid for 2026?

Yes, R76.11 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
R76.11
Nonspecific reaction to tuberculin skin test without active tuberculosis
Billable / Specific Code
18 — Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00-R99)
R70-R79 — Abnormal findings on examination of blood, without diagnosis
2026 ICD-10-CM