Tuberculosis, Extrapulmonary
Description Referral ICD-10 codes: A18.0-8 Note: notifiable medical condition. DESCRIPTION Extra-pulmonary tuberculosis is defined as infection of organ systems other than the lung with Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Extra-pulmonary TB can present with non-specific symptoms such as unintentional weight loss (> 1.5kg in a month), night sweats, and fever for more than 2 weeks. Other symptoms
ICD-10 codes: A18.0-8
Note: notifiable medical condition.
DESCRIPTION
Extra-pulmonary tuberculosis is defined as infection of organ systems other than the lung with Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Extra-pulmonary TB can present with non-specific symptoms such as unintentional weight loss (> 1.5kg in a month), night sweats, and fever for more than 2 weeks. Other symptoms depend on the organ affected. The most common types of extra-pulmonary TB are listed below along with commonly associated signs and symptoms:
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Table 10.3: Types of extra-pulmonary TB
REFERRAL
All suspected cases of extra-pulmonary TB should be referred immediately to secondary or tertiary care for diagnosis and further management.
Standard Treatment Guidelines and Essential Medicines List for South Africa, Primary Healthcare, 2020-2024_Version 1.1_20 January 2025
Chapter 10: Infections and Related Conditions_10.17 Tuberculosis, Extrapulmonary
ICD-10 codes
- A18.0Tuberculosis of bones and joints
- A18.1Tuberculosis of genitourinary system
- A18.2Tuberculous peripheral lymphadenopathy
- A18.3Tuberculosis of intestines, peritoneum and mesenteric glands
- A18.4Tuberculosis of skin and subcutaneous tissue
- A18.5Tuberculosis of eye
- A18.6Tuberculosis of ear
- A18.7Tuberculosis of adrenal glands (E35.1*)
- A18.8Tuberculosis of other specified organs