Other tuberculosis of eye

This code signifies a diagnosis of tuberculosis affecting the eye, specifically when the manifestation is not otherwise classified as chorioretinitis, iridocyclitis, or other specified ocular tuberculosis. It encompasses various forms of ocular tuberculosis that do not fit more specific categories.

This code is appropriate for documenting tuberculosis of the eye when the physician's documentation indicates an "other" or unspecified form of ocular TB, or a form not covered by more specific codes within the A18.5 category. It should be used when the ophthalmologist or infectious disease specialist confirms a diagnosis of ocular tuberculosis that doesn't clearly fall into a more defined anatomical site within the eye.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "tuberculosis of eye" and specifies it as "other" or an unlisted manifestation to support this code.
• Do not use this code if a more specific code for ocular tuberculosis (e.g., A18.51 for chorioretinitis, A18.52 for iridocyclitis) can be assigned based on the clinical documentation.
• Always sequence this code after the primary diagnosis of tuberculosis (A15-A19) if the ocular manifestation is a secondary condition.