ICD-11 code : 1B21;
Preferred Label : Infections due to non-tuberculous mycobacteria;
ICD-11 definition : Any condition caused by an infection with the bacteria Mycobacterium (excluding infections
due to Mycobacterium tuberculosis and Mycobacterium leprae). These conditions commonly
present with lung disease; however, symptoms are dependent on the site of infection.
Transmission is by direct contact with Mycobacterium in the environment. Confirmation
is by identification of Mycobacterium from the affected site(s).;
ICD-11 synonym : infection due to other mycobacteria; MOTT - [mycobacteria other than tubercle bacilli]; mycobacteria other than tubercle bacilli; Non-tuberculous mycobacterial infections;
ICD-11 acronym : MOTT;
ICD-11 "other" category code : 1B21.Y;
ICD-11 "unspecified" category code : 1B21.Z;
Origin ID : 1839818377;
Automatic exact mappings (from CISMeF team)
ICD-10 Mapping
Any condition caused by an infection with the bacteria Mycobacterium (excluding infections
due to Mycobacterium tuberculosis and Mycobacterium leprae). These conditions commonly
present with lung disease; however, symptoms are dependent on the site of infection.
Transmission is by direct contact with Mycobacterium in the environment. Confirmation
is by identification of Mycobacterium from the affected site(s).