A18.31
Tuberculous peritonitis
Applicable To
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Tuberculous ascites
Approximate Synonyms
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Tuberculosis tb) peritonitis
Clinical Information
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A form of peritonitis seen in patients with tuberculosis, characterized by lesion either as a miliary form or as a pelvic mass on the peritoneal surfaces. Most patients have ascites, abdominal swelling, abdominal pain, and other systemic symptoms such as fever; weight loss; and anemia.
Details
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A18.31 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 A18.31 became effective on October 1, 2022.
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This is the American ICD-10-CM version of A18.31 – other international versions of ICD-10 A18.31 may differ.