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B90Not billable, use a more specific code below

Sequelae of tuberculosis

In Sequelae of infectious and parasitic diseases (B90-B94), chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases

5 billable codes under B90: none are a CC or MCC; none map to an HCC.

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Instructional notes

Also applies, from Sequelae of infectious and parasitic diseases (B90-B94)

These notes sit on B90-B94 and apply to every code under it, including B90.

Code first: code the underlying condition first, then this code

  • condition resulting from (sequela) the infectious or parasitic disease

Official coding guidelines

From the ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, FY 2027 (CMS and NCHS). Links open the PDF at the right page.

Rules for coding infections and parasitic diseases, including HIV, organism and drug resistance codes, sepsis and septic shock, MRSA, Zika, and COVID-19.

Read Section I.C.1 (page 19)

All codes under B90

B90 can't be used on a claim. Pick a billable code below; grey headings group them.

B90 MS-DRGs

As the principal diagnosis, the billable codes under B90 group to these 14 MS-DRGs (v44.0). Which one applies depends on procedures performed, secondary diagnoses (CC/MCC), and the patient's age and discharge status.

Other codes that refer to B90

Notes on these codes point to B90.

  • A15-A19 Excludes1: sequelae of tuberculosis (B90.-)
  • Z86.1 Excludes1: sequelae of infectious and parasitic diseases (B90-B94)

About the condition

Plain-language background from MedlinePlus (National Library of Medicine), not coding guidance.

Tuberculosis

Tuberculosis (TB) is a bacterial disease that usually attacks the lungs. But it can also attack other parts of the body, including the kidneys, spine, and brain.

Read more about tuberculosis on MedlinePlus

Code history

Valid since FY2016, when ICD-10-CM took effect on October 1, 2015. No changes since.