Positive PPD ICD-10-CM Codes | 2023
Read this short guide to learn about Positive PPD ICD codes you can use!
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What Positive PPD ICD-10 codes can I use?
If you’re looking for Positive PPD ICD codes, please note there are no ICD codes that mention Positive PPD in their names. That doesn’t mean there aren’t any.
We’d like to point out that it’s a little tricky to find the code, but the closest code you can use for this is Z11.1 - Encounter for screening for respiratory tuberculosis. This code can be used on patients undergoing screening check-ups for respiratory tuberculosis. It doesn’t matter if the result is positive or negative.
A test that would yield a positive PDD result is the Mantoux Test, sometimes called Tuberculin Skin Testing. Purified Protein Derivative (PDD) is the solution that’s used to administer this particular test.
Please note that this ICD-10 code is unacceptable as a principal diagnosis. It doesn’t diagnose anything. A positive PPD result just means the patient is infected with a certain bacteria.
Is this lone Positive PPD ICD-10 code billable?
Yes. This ICD-10 code for Positive PPD is valid and billable.
Clinical Information About Positive PPD:
As mentioned earlier, PDD is short for Purified Protein Derivative. It’s a solution that’s used to administer the Mantoux Test.
The Mantoux Test, or Tuberculin Skin Testing, is a type of procedure that’s designed to check patients for a specific bacterial infection. The bacteria that it seeks to detect is Mycobacterium Tuberculosis.
This test is done by injecting PDD into the forearm. The patient must return to the healthcare professionals within 48 to 72 hours. If there is a bump of a specific size, the patient will test positive for being infected with Mycobacterium Tuberculosis. The specific size is 5, 10, or 15+, depending on the patient's underlying conditions, comorbidities, and other risk factors.
Synonyms Include:
- Positive PDD result
- Positive Mantoux test result
- Positive Tuberculin Skin Test result
- Positive TST result
- Positive for Mycobacterium tuberculosis
- Positive PPD ICD 10
- ICD 10 positive PPD
- ICD 10 code for positive PPD
- PPD positive ICD 10
- History of positive PPD ICD 10
Commonly asked questions
No. They’re positive for carrying the bacteria that can cause tuberculosis. It can also just mean they’ve been infected with it in the past.
No. Other tests must be conducted to see if the person has tuberculosis or if the Mycobacterium Tuberculosis bacteria is latent. These include X-rays and sputum tests.
That means the bacteria is present but not multiplying, causing any symptoms of Tuberculosis, and spreading.
