Find information on Tuberculosis Skin Test diagnosis including Mantoux test interpretation, PPD skin test coding, and clinical documentation guidelines. Learn about induration measurement, TB skin test result interpretation, positive and negative results, and relevant ICD-10 and SNOMED CT codes for accurate healthcare records and billing. This resource offers guidance for healthcare professionals on properly documenting and coding Tuberculosis Skin Tests in medical records.
Also known as
Encounter for screening for TB
Encounters for tuberculosis screening tests.
Other abnormal findings on exam of other organs
Includes abnormal tuberculin skin test result.
Respiratory tuberculosis
May be used for positive TB test suggesting infection.
Follow this step-by-step guide to choose the correct ICD-10 code.
Is the test positive?
Yes
Active TB disease present?
No
Is there a reason for the test (screening, contact investigation)?
When to use each related code
Description |
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Tuberculosis Skin Test |
Latent TB Infection |
Active Tuberculosis |
Coding error using wrong code for TST (e.g., PPD, QuantiFERON) impacting reimbursement and data accuracy. Relevant for medical coding, CDI, healthcare compliance.
Lack of documented induration measurement or interpretation (positive/negative) leading to coding and billing issues. Impacts CDI, medical coding audits, compliance.
Discrepancy between physician notes and test results affecting code assignment and potential compliance violations. Important for CDI, coding reviews, healthcare compliance.
Tuberculosis skin test (TST) performed on DATE. Patient presented for tuberculosis screening due to REASON FOR TEST (e.g., occupational exposure, contact investigation, immigration requirement, pre-employment screening, routine medical examination). Medical history pertinent to tuberculosis risk factors reviewed, including history of prior positive TST, BCG vaccination status, country of origin, HIV status, immunosuppression, and close contact with individuals with active tuberculosis. Patient denies symptoms suggestive of active tuberculosis, including cough, fever, night sweats, weight loss, and hemoptysis. Mantoux method utilized with 0.1 mL of purified protein derivative (PPD) tuberculin injected intradermally into the volar surface of the left forearm. Induration measured at 48-72 hours post-injection and recorded as MEASUREMENT mm. Result interpretation based on current CDC guidelines considering patient risk factors. Differential diagnoses considered include latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI), active tuberculosis disease, false-positive reaction due to prior BCG vaccination or nontuberculous mycobacterial infection, and false-negative reaction due to anergy or recent infection. Treatment plan discussed with patient based on TST result and individual risk assessment. Patient education provided regarding tuberculosis transmission, signs and symptoms of active disease, and importance of adherence to recommended treatment if indicated. Referral to infectious disease specialist may be considered for further evaluation and management if appropriate. ICD-10 code Z11.1 (Encounter for screening for tuberculosis) or R76.11 (Abnormal reaction to tuberculin skin test, unspecified) may be applicable depending on the result. CPT code 86580 (Skin test; tuberculosis, by Heaf or Mantoux technique) used for billing.