These infections are called 'opportunistic' because they take advantage of your weakened immune system, and they can cause devastating illnesses. People with healthy immune systems can be exposed to certain viruses, bacteria, or parasites and have no reaction to them-but people living with HIV/AIDS can face serious health threats from what are known as 'opportunistic' infections (OIs). Tuberculosis (A15-A19) A31.0 Pulmonary mycobacterial infection Infection due to Mycobacterium avium Infection due to Mycobacterium intracellulare [Battey. This is the American ICD-10-CM version of A31.0 - other international versions of ICD-10 A31.0 may differ. The 2018/2019 edition of ICD-10-CM A31.0 became effective on October 1, 2018.
0 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
