Tuberculosis of digestive tract organs, NEC

This code signifies a tuberculosis infection affecting organs of the digestive system, excluding the intestines, that isn't classified more specifically elsewhere. This includes conditions like tuberculous peritonitis, tuberculous hepatitis, or tuberculosis of the pancreas.

Apply this code when documentation specifies tuberculosis involving digestive organs such as the stomach, liver, gallbladder, bile ducts, or peritoneum, and explicitly rules out intestinal involvement. Supporting documentation should include pathology reports confirming mycobacterial infection or clinical findings highly suggestive of tuberculosis in these specific sites.

• Ensure the documentation clearly specifies a digestive tract organ other than the intestine.
• Review the "Excludes1" note carefully to avoid co-coding with tuberculosis of the intestine.
• Always sequence this code after the primary site of tuberculosis, if applicable, or as the primary diagnosis if it's the focus of the encounter.