ICD-9 Code 012.03 - Tuberculous pleurisy, tubercle bacilli found (in sputum) by microscopy

ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 012.03

Diagnosis Code: 012.03 (Raw: 01203)

Description: Tuberculous pleurisy, tubercle bacilli found (in sputum) by microscopy

Classification: International Classification of Diseases, Ninth Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-9-CM)

Fiscal Year: 2026 Reference

CMS Section 111 Status: Valid for reporting.

Overview & Historical Usage

ICD-9-CM code 012.03 is designated for Tuberculous pleurisy, tubercle bacilli found (in sputum) by microscopy. While superseded by ICD-10 for current healthcare encounters, it remains a recognized reference code for CMS Section 111 reporting, legacy claims adjudication, and historical clinical data analysis.