A15.6

Billable

Tuberculous pleurisy

A15.6 is the ICD-10-CM code for Tuberculous pleurisy. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.

Status
Billable
Chapter
A00-B99
Parent
A15
Edition
FY2026

A00-B99 Certain infectious and parasitic diseases

Includes

  • Tuberculosis of pleura Tuberculous empyema

Excludes1 — not coded here

  • primary respiratory tuberculosis (A15.7)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code A15.6?
A15.6 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Tuberculous pleurisy". It falls under A00-B99 Certain infectious and parasitic diseases.
Is A15.6 a billable code?
Yes — A15.6 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code valid for reimbursement.
What is excluded from A15.6?
Excludes1 (not coded here): primary respiratory tuberculosis (A15.7).

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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