A17: Tuberculosis of nervous system
Codes under A17 (Tuberculosis of nervous system). A ✓ marks a billable (fully specified) code; category codes without a ✓ are not billable on their own.
| Code | Description | Billable |
|---|---|---|
| A17.0 | Tuberculous meningitis | ✓ |
| A17.0 | Tuberculous meningitis | ✓ |
| A17.1 | Meningeal tuberculoma | ✓ |
| A17.1 | Meningeal tuberculoma | ✓ |
| A17.8 | Other tuberculosis of nervous system | — |
| A17.8 | Other tuberculosis of nervous system | — |
| A17.9 | Tuberculosis of nervous system, unspecified | ✓ |
| A17.9 | Tuberculosis of nervous system, unspecified | ✓ |
| A17.81 | Tuberculoma of brain and spinal cord | ✓ |
| A17.81 | Tuberculoma of brain and spinal cord | ✓ |
| A17.82 | Tuberculous meningoencephalitis | ✓ |
| A17.82 | Tuberculous meningoencephalitis | ✓ |
| A17.83 | Tuberculous neuritis | ✓ |
| A17.83 | Tuberculous neuritis | ✓ |
| A17.89 | Other tuberculosis of nervous system | ✓ |
| A17.89 | Other tuberculosis of nervous system | ✓ |
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10-CM code A17?
A17 is an ICD-10-CM category covering Tuberculosis of nervous system. It contains 16 more specific diagnosis codes, 14 of which are billable.
Is A17 a billable code?
No — A17 is a category header and isn't billable on its own. Code to the highest level of specificity using one of its subcodes (for example A17.0 — Tuberculous meningitis). 14 of the 16 codes under A17 are billable.
What codes fall under A17?
A17 includes A17.0, A17.0, A17.1, A17.1, A17.8, plus 11 more. See the full list with descriptions and billable status above.
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