ICD-10-CM Code For Sequelae Of Tuberculosis: Group Overview

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM) code group B90 includes conditions representing residual effects of previous tuberculosis infection, such as healed pulmonary tuberculosis, tuberculous bronchiectasis, and residual musculoskeletal or genitourinary damage. These ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes are used to document chronic sequelae following resolved tuberculosis, capturing organ-specific damage, functional impairment, and long-term complications. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-CM B90 group supports proper claim adjudication.

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ICD-10-CM B90: Sequelae Of Tuberculosis Overview

The ICD-10-CM B90 group captures post-infectious complications that result from previous Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection, including healed pulmonary lesions and residual damage to other organs. These codes represent chronic sequelae affecting respiratory, skeletal, genitourinary, and other systems after active tuberculosis has resolved. Accurate coding supports appropriate claim adjudication and reflects the ongoing clinical complexity related to prior tuberculosis.

When to Use

Use a code from this group when documenting chronic or residual conditions attributable to a past episode of tuberculosis rather than active infection. Select the code that reflects the specific organ system affected and the clinical manifestations of the sequelae.

ICD-10-CM Codes

5 rows

ICD-10-CM Code	Description
B90.0	Sequelae of central nervous system tuberculosis
B90.1	Sequelae of genitourinary tuberculosis
B90.2	Sequelae of tuberculosis of bones and joints
B90.8	Sequelae of tuberculosis of other organs
B90.9	Sequelae of respiratory and unspecified tuberculosis

DRG Codes

14 rows

DRG Code	Description
091	Other Disorders of Nervous System with MCC
092	Other Disorders of Nervous System with CC
093	Other Disorders of Nervous System without CC/MCC
196	Interstitial Lung Disease with MCC
197	Interstitial Lung Disease with CC
198	Interstitial Lung Disease without CC/MCC
564	Other Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue Diagnoses with MCC
565	Other Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue Diagnoses with CC
566	Other Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue Diagnoses without CC/MCC
689	Kidney and Urinary Tract Infections with MCC
690	Kidney and Urinary Tract Infections without MCC
867	Other Infectious and Parasitic Diseases Diagnoses with MCC
868	Other Infectious and Parasitic Diseases Diagnoses with CC
869	Other Infectious and Parasitic Diseases Diagnoses without CC/MCC

Typical Clinical Scenarios

A middle-aged patient with a history of treated pulmonary tuberculosis years ago presents with progressive exertional dyspnea and chronic productive cough; imaging shows fibrotic scarring and volume loss in one lung with bronchiectatic changes but no active cavitary disease on sputum testing. A sequelae diagnosis is assigned to document residual pulmonary fibrosis and bronchiectasis secondary to prior tuberculosis as the cause of chronic respiratory symptoms. Typical codes: B90.0, B90.1
An elderly patient who completed therapy for spinal tuberculosis previously now presents with chronic back pain, vertebral deformity, and neurologic deficits from healed tuberculous spondylitis with ankylosis seen on MRI; there is no current evidence of active infection. A sequelae code is used to capture the long-term musculoskeletal complications attributable to the prior tuberculous infection. Typical codes: B90.8, B90.9
A young adult treated for tuberculous meningitis in the past is followed in neurology for persistent cognitive impairment, hydrocephalus with a ventriculoperitoneal shunt, and focal seizures related to prior central nervous system tuberculosis. A post-infectious sequelae diagnosis is assigned to indicate chronic neurological deficits and structural complications resulting from the previous tuberculous meningitis. Typical codes: B90.8, B90.9

Related Codes

B91-SEQUELAE-OF-POLIOMYELITIS

ICD-10-CM Code For Sequelae Of Poliomyelitis: Group Overview

B92-SEQUELAE-OF-LEPROSY

ICD-10-CM Code For Sequelae Of Leprosy: Group Overview

B94-SEQUELAE-OF-INFECTIOUS-DISEASES

ICD-10-CM Code For Sequelae Of Other And Unspecified Infectious And Parasitic Diseases: Group Overview

Frequently Asked Questions

References

1.CPT® Codes and Descriptions. AAPC. Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.Maintains the CPT code set's official descriptions and guidelines, licensed from the American Medical Association, used as the definitional source for CPT codes on this page.
2.HCPCS Quarterly Update. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's quarterly release of HCPCS Level II codes and short/long descriptors, the source for HCPCS code definitions and update history.
3.ICD-10-CM Full Code List. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's complete ICD-10-CM diagnosis code list, used to cross-reference diagnosis codes associated with this procedure or service.

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When to Use

ICD-10-CM Codes

5 rows

ICD-10-CM Code	Description
B90.0	Sequelae of central nervous system tuberculosis
B90.1	Sequelae of genitourinary tuberculosis
B90.2	Sequelae of tuberculosis of bones and joints
B90.8	Sequelae of tuberculosis of other organs
B90.9	Sequelae of respiratory and unspecified tuberculosis

DRG Codes

14 rows

DRG Code	Description
091	Other Disorders of Nervous System with MCC
092	Other Disorders of Nervous System with CC
093	Other Disorders of Nervous System without CC/MCC
196	Interstitial Lung Disease with MCC
197	Interstitial Lung Disease with CC
198	Interstitial Lung Disease without CC/MCC
564	Other Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue Diagnoses with MCC
565	Other Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue Diagnoses with CC
566	Other Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue Diagnoses without CC/MCC
689	Kidney and Urinary Tract Infections with MCC
690	Kidney and Urinary Tract Infections without MCC
867	Other Infectious and Parasitic Diseases Diagnoses with MCC
868	Other Infectious and Parasitic Diseases Diagnoses with CC
869	Other Infectious and Parasitic Diseases Diagnoses without CC/MCC

Typical Clinical Scenarios

A middle-aged patient with a history of treated pulmonary tuberculosis years ago presents with progressive exertional dyspnea and chronic productive cough; imaging shows fibrotic scarring and volume loss in one lung with bronchiectatic changes but no active cavitary disease on sputum testing. A sequelae diagnosis is assigned to document residual pulmonary fibrosis and bronchiectasis secondary to prior tuberculosis as the cause of chronic respiratory symptoms. Typical codes: B90.0, B90.1
An elderly patient who completed therapy for spinal tuberculosis previously now presents with chronic back pain, vertebral deformity, and neurologic deficits from healed tuberculous spondylitis with ankylosis seen on MRI; there is no current evidence of active infection. A sequelae code is used to capture the long-term musculoskeletal complications attributable to the prior tuberculous infection. Typical codes: B90.8, B90.9
A young adult treated for tuberculous meningitis in the past is followed in neurology for persistent cognitive impairment, hydrocephalus with a ventriculoperitoneal shunt, and focal seizures related to prior central nervous system tuberculosis. A post-infectious sequelae diagnosis is assigned to indicate chronic neurological deficits and structural complications resulting from the previous tuberculous meningitis. Typical codes: B90.8, B90.9

Related Codes

B91-SEQUELAE-OF-POLIOMYELITIS

ICD-10-CM Code For Sequelae Of Poliomyelitis: Group Overview

B92-SEQUELAE-OF-LEPROSY

ICD-10-CM Code For Sequelae Of Leprosy: Group Overview

B94-SEQUELAE-OF-INFECTIOUS-DISEASES

ICD-10-CM Code For Sequelae Of Other And Unspecified Infectious And Parasitic Diseases: Group Overview

Frequently Asked Questions

References

1.CPT® Codes and Descriptions. AAPC. Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.Maintains the CPT code set's official descriptions and guidelines, licensed from the American Medical Association, used as the definitional source for CPT codes on this page.
2.HCPCS Quarterly Update. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's quarterly release of HCPCS Level II codes and short/long descriptors, the source for HCPCS code definitions and update history.
3.ICD-10-CM Full Code List. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's complete ICD-10-CM diagnosis code list, used to cross-reference diagnosis codes associated with this procedure or service.

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ICD-10-CM B90: Sequelae Of Tuberculosis Overview

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ICD-10-CM B90: Sequelae Of Tuberculosis Overview

When to Use

ICD-10-CM Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which conditions are included in the ICD-10-CM B90 group?

How does coding within `B90` support reimbursement and claims?

What organ systems are represented by specific `B90` codes?

Which DRG groups may be related to diagnoses coded from the B90 group?

What clinical information does a B90 code convey on a claim?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-CM Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which conditions are included in the ICD-10-CM B90 group?

How does coding within `B90` support reimbursement and claims?

What organ systems are represented by specific `B90` codes?

Which DRG groups may be related to diagnoses coded from the B90 group?

What clinical information does a B90 code convey on a claim?

References