Tuberculosis of eye, unspecified

This code signifies an ocular infection caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis, affecting any part of the eye without further specification of the exact anatomical site. It represents a manifestation of tuberculosis that has spread to the eye, potentially causing inflammation, vision impairment, or other ocular symptoms.

Apply this code when documentation confirms a diagnosis of tuberculosis affecting the eye, but the specific anatomical location (e.g., uvea, retina, conjunctiva) is not identified. This is appropriate when the physician's diagnosis explicitly states "tuberculosis of eye, unspecified" or similar terminology.

• Always seek further specificity from the provider if the documentation allows for a more precise anatomical site of ocular involvement.
• Code also the underlying active tuberculosis (e.g., A15.-, A16.-) if present and not already treated.
• Do not use this code if the documentation specifies a particular part of the eye affected by tuberculosis (e.g., tuberculous chorioretinitis, tuberculous keratitis).