Positive PPD ICD-10-CM Codes

No, a positive PPD result does not necessarily mean the patient has active tuberculosis. It indicates that the person's immune system has been exposed to Mycobacterium tuberculosis, but further evaluation is needed to determine if the infection is active or latent.

No, a positive PPD alone is not enough to diagnose tuberculosis. Diagnosis of active TB requires additional tests such as a chest X-ray, sputum culture, or other imaging and laboratory studies to confirm active disease.

Latent tuberculosis means the bacteria are present in the body but inactive, causing no symptoms and not contagious. However, there is a risk that the infection can become active in the future, especially if the immune system becomes weakened.