ICD-10-CM A17: Tuberculosis of nervous system

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for A17

Tuberculosis of nervous system

Coding Notes & Guidelines for A17

Excludes1: Not Coded Here

tuberculous meningoencephalitis (A17.82)

Excludes2: Not Included Here

tuberculoma of brain and spinal cord (A17.81)

Inclusion Terms
  • Tuberculosis of meninges (cerebral)(spinal)
  • Tuberculous leptomeningitis
Inclusion Terms

Tuberculoma of meninges (cerebral) (spinal)

Inclusion Terms

Tuberculous abscess of brain and spinal cord

Inclusion Terms

Tuberculous myelitis

Inclusion Terms

Tuberculous mononeuropathy

Inclusion Terms

Tuberculous polyneuropathy

Child Codes (More Specific Codes for A17):

A17.0 - Tuberculous meningitis A17.1 - Meningeal tuberculoma A17.8 - Other tuberculosis of nervous system A17.81 - Tuberculoma of brain and spinal cord A17.82 - Tuberculous meningoencephalitis A17.83 - Tuberculous neuritis A17.89 - Other tuberculosis of nervous system A17.9 - Tuberculosis of nervous system, unspecified

About ICD-10-CM Code A17 (Tuberculosis of nervous system)

ICD-10-CM code A17 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM A17 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about A17 - Tuberculosis of nervous system. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Tuberculosis of nervous system.