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A18.2

Tuberculous peripheral lymphadenopathy

Billable

Code Hierarchy

A18A18.2

Chapter: 1. Certain infectious and parasitic diseases

Section: A15-A19 - Tuberculosis

Coding Guidelines

Inclusion Terms

  • Tuberculous adenitis

Excludes2 (Not Included Here)

These conditions are not part of this code but may be reported additionally if documented

  • A15.4 - tuberculosis of bronchial and mediastinal lymph nodes (A15.4)
  • A18.39 - tuberculosis of mesenteric and retroperitoneal lymph nodes (A18.39)
  • A15.4 - tuberculous tracheobronchial adenopathy (A15.4)

Related Codes

A18.0Category

Tuberculosis of bones and joints

A18.1Category

Tuberculosis of genitourinary system

A18.3Category

Tuberculosis of intestines, peritoneum and mesenteric glands

A18.4Billable

Tuberculosis of skin and subcutaneous tissue

A18.5Category

Tuberculosis of eye

A18.6Billable

Tuberculosis of (inner) (middle) ear

A18.7Billable

Tuberculosis of adrenal glands

A18.8Category

Tuberculosis of other specified organs

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