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Specific code 2008 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 012.83
Other specified respiratory tuberculosis tubercle bacilli found (in sputum) by microscopy
  • Short description: RESP TB NEC-MICRO DX.
  • ICD-9-CM 012.83 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 012.83 should only be used for claims with a date of service on or before September 30, 2015. For claims with a date of service on or after October 1, 2015, use an equivalent ICD-10-CM code (or codes).
  • You are viewing the 2008 version of ICD-9-CM 012.83.
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Convert to ICD-10-CM: 012.83 converts approximately to:
  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM A15.8 Other respiratory tuberculosis
 012.82 ICD9Data.com 012.84 
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