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