ICD Code A15.0

ICD code A15.0 is tuberculosis of the lung, a bacterial infection caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis that primarily affects the lungs.

1. Persistent cough lasting more than three weeks

2. Hemoptysis (coughing up blood)

3. Chest pain or discomfort

4. Unintentional weight loss

5. Night sweats

6. Fever and chills

7. Fatigue and weakness

8. Abnormal chest X-ray findings consistent with pulmonary infection

9. Positive sputum smear or culture for Mycobacterium tuberculosis

10. History of exposure to active tuberculosis

Relevant CPT codes that may be used to treat ICD code A15.0 include:

- 99201–99499 (Evaluation and Management services)

- 71045–71048 (Chest X-ray, single or multiple views)

- 87116 (Mycobacteria culture, each source)

- 87206 (Smear, primary source with interpretation; fluorescent and/or acid-fast stain for bacteria, fungi, or cell types)

- 86580 (Tuberculosis, intradermal test)

- 94640 (Pressurized or nonpressurized inhalation treatment for acute airway obstruction or for sputum induction)

- 99406–99407 (Smoking and tobacco use cessation counseling visit)

- 96372 (Therapeutic, prophylactic, or diagnostic injection; subcutaneous or intramuscular)

These CPT codes are commonly associated with the management and treatment of ICD code A15.0.

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