A18.6 - Tuberculosis of (inner) (middle) ear
- Applicable to Tuberculosis of (inner) (middle) ear
- The 2025 edition of ICD10-CM A18.6 became effective on October 1, 2024.
- This is the American ICD10-CM version of A18.6 - other international versions of ICD10 A18.6 may differ.
- A18.6 is a Billable / Specific ICD10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
Inclusion terms help to clarify and specify the conditions or diseases covered by a particular ICD-10-CM code.
Inclusion Term:
- Tuberculous otitis media
Type 2 Excludes
- tuberculosis of external ear (A18.4)
- tuberculous mastoiditis (A18.03)
Billable/Specific Code
The following codes above A18.6 contain annotation back-references that may be applicable to A18.6:
- Chapter: A00-B99 - Certain infectious and parasitic diseases
- Section: A15-A19 - Tuberculosis
- Category: A18 - Tuberculosis of other organs
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