Tuberculosis of genitourinary system, unspecified

This diagnosis code signifies a tuberculous infection affecting any part of the genitourinary system, such as the kidneys, bladder, ureters, prostate, or reproductive organs, without further specification of the exact site. It indicates a confirmed or suspected mycobacterial infection within these systems.

Apply this code when documentation confirms tuberculosis of the genitourinary system but does not specify the exact anatomical location (e.g., "renal tuberculosis" or "tuberculosis of epididymis"). This code is appropriate when the physician's notes indicate "GU TB" or "genitourinary tuberculosis, site unspecified."

• Always seek clarification from the provider if a more specific site of genitourinary tuberculosis is documented or suspected, as more precise codes are available.
• Do not use this code if the documentation specifies a particular organ, such as A18.11 (Tuberculosis of kidney and ureter) or A18.12 (Tuberculosis of bladder).
• Code also for any associated manifestations or complications of the tuberculosis, such as chronic kidney disease, if documented.