What does ICD-10 code B90 mean?

ICD-10 code B90 is the standardized code used for sequelae of tuberculosis in medical records and coding systems.

When is ICD-10 code B90 used?

Doctors, hospitals, and insurers may use ICD-10 code B90 when recording sequelae of tuberculosis in a standardized format. This entry may also act as a broader category that points toward more specific child codes.

Does ICD-10 code B90 confirm a diagnosis?

No. A code helps standardize documentation and claims, but it should not be read as a substitute for a clinician's full assessment.

ICD10

ICD-10 Code B90: Sequelae of tuberculosis

Name: ICD-10 Code B90: Sequelae of tuberculosis
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T06:01:39.137Z

B90 is an ICD-10 diagnosis entry used to group records related to Sequelae of tuberculosis. You may see this entry in coding references, medical records, or claims workflows when a broader diagnosis category is being reviewed before a more specific code is chosen. ICD-10 entries help standardize how diagnoses are organized for coding, reporting, analytics, and documentation. This code sits within the broader ICD-10 area for Certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99).

Reviewed by HealthAssure Clinical TeamUpdated 21 May 2026

What is this code?

ICD-10 entries help standardize how diagnoses are organized for coding, reporting, analytics, and documentation. This code sits within the broader ICD-10 area for Certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99).

When is it used?

May be used when a clinician documents sequelae of tuberculosis in a patient's medical record.
May appear in hospital records, claims, referrals, and clinical documentation.
This code may act more like a grouping or parent code, so a more specific child code may be used in final documentation when available.

What it does not mean

A code alone does not explain severity, treatment plan, or outcome.
A medical code should not be treated as a substitute for a doctor's diagnosis or advice.
This entry may represent a broader category rather than the most specific billable code.

Code hierarchy

chapter

1Certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99)

block

B90-B94Sequelae of infectious and parasitic diseases

currentB90-B94

Where you may see this code

You may see this entry in coding references, medical records, or claims workflows when a broader diagnosis category is being reviewed before a more specific code is chosen.

Related specialists

Infectious Disease SpecialistGeneral Physician

Sibling codes

B91Sequelae of poliomyelitisbillable B92Sequelae of leprosybillable B94Sequelae of other and unspecified infectious and parasitic diseases

Coding guidelines

Compatibility

Legacy code aligns to an official FY 2026 category. Frontend should resolve to the official category page and surface the billable child codes.

Legacy codes

B90

Replacement codes

B90.0 — Sequelae of central nervous system tuberculosisB90.1 — Sequelae of genitourinary tuberculosisB90.2 — Sequelae of tuberculosis of bones and jointsB90.8 — Sequelae of tuberculosis of other organsB90.9 — Sequelae of respiratory and unspecified tuberculosis

Common synonyms

Sequelae of tuberculosis

Frequently asked questions

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