Other respiratory tuberculosis

This code signifies tuberculosis affecting the respiratory system, but in sites other than those specifically classified elsewhere (e.g., pulmonary, pleural, intrathoracic lymph nodes). It encompasses less common respiratory manifestations of TB, such as laryngeal, tracheal, or nasopharyngeal tuberculosis.

Use this code when documentation clearly indicates a diagnosis of tuberculosis localized to a respiratory organ not covered by more specific A15 codes. This typically includes conditions like TB laryngitis, TB tracheitis, or TB of the nasopharynx. Documentation should specify the affected respiratory site.

• Ensure the documentation explicitly states a respiratory site other than lung, pleura, or intrathoracic lymph nodes.
• Do not use this code for pulmonary tuberculosis (A15.0-A15.3) or pleural tuberculosis (A15.6).
• Always sequence this code after the primary diagnosis if it represents a manifestation of a systemic TB infection.