ICD-10 Code B90.2 – Sequelae of Tuberculosis of Bones and Joints (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code B90.2 – Sequelae of tuberculosis of bones and joints
What it is
B90.2 identifies lasting effects left after tuberculosis has affected bones or joints. Use it for residual problems after the active infection is no longer present.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Common residual findings may include chronic pain, stiffness, deformity, limited range of motion, or old joint destruction after prior skeletal tuberculosis.
When to use this code
Use B90.2 when the record states the patient has sequelae from prior tuberculosis of bones or joints and the active infection is not being treated. You may see it paired with the specific residual condition, such as contracture or deformity, when documented. Check documentation if the note does not clearly distinguish active disease from aftereffects.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for active tuberculosis of bone or joint disease. It is also not for nonspecific arthritis, trauma, or other joint disorders without documented tuberculous origin.
Coding tip
Code the residual condition first, and add B90.2 only when the chart clearly links it to prior skeletal tuberculosis.