A15.6
Tuberculous pleurisy
Applicable To
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Tuberculosis of pleura Tuberculous empyema
Approximate Synonyms
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Tb tuberculosis) of lung, pleura
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Tuberculosis tb) of pleura
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Tuberculosis of pleura
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Tuberculous pleural effusion
Clinical Information
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Tuberculosis of the serous membrane lining the thoracic cavity and surrounding the lungs.
Details
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A15.6 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
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The 2023 edition of ICD-10-CM A15.6 became effective on October 1, 2022.
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This is the American ICD-10-CM version of A15.6 – other international versions of ICD-10 A15.6 may differ.