A15Header code — not billable

Respiratory tuberculosis

Chapter
1. Certain infectious and parasitic diseases
Category
A15
Effective date
October 1, 2026

Related codes in category A15

A15.0Tuberculosis of lungYesA15.4Tuberculosis of intrathoracic lymph nodesYesA15.5Tuberculosis of larynx, trachea and bronchusYesA15.6Tuberculous pleurisyYesA15.7Primary respiratory tuberculosisYesA15.8Other respiratory tuberculosisYesA15.9Respiratory tuberculosis unspecifiedYes

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code A15?

A15 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Respiratory tuberculosis.

Is A15 a billable code?

No. A15 is a category/header code, not billable on its own — use one of its more specific child codes instead.

What ICD-10-CM chapter is A15 in?

A15 falls under Chapter 1: Certain infectious and parasitic diseases.

When did A15 become effective?

A15 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.

What other codes are related to A15?

A15 belongs to category A15, which includes 7 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.

ICD-10-CM data maintained by CDC/CMS (public domain). Always verify codes with authoritative sources before making coding or billing decisions.