Published 15 June 2015,
for implementation 01 July 2015.
Ref No: Q2947 | Published On: 15-Jun-2015 | Status: Current
SUBJECT: Latent tuberculosis (TB)
Q:
How do you code latent tuberculosis (TB)?
A:
Latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) refers to infection with Mycobacterium tuberculosis, without clinical symptoms/manifestations of tuberculosis. Carriers exhibit a positive reaction to the tuberculin skin (Mantoux) test or TB blood test. Carriers who are immunosuppressed, especially those with HIV infection, are at greater risk of developing active TB and may be treated prophylactically. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that approximately 10% of people with LTBI will develop active TB.
Assign Z22.3 Carrier of other specified bacterial diseases in ICD-10-AM for latent tuberculosis, by following the index pathway:
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