A17Header code — not billable
Tuberculosis of nervous system
- Chapter
- 1. Certain infectious and parasitic diseases
- Category
- A17
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category A17
A17.0Tuberculous meningitisYesA17.1Meningeal tuberculomaYesA17.8Other tuberculosis of nervous systemA17.81Tuberculoma of brain and spinal cordYesA17.82Tuberculous meningoencephalitisYesA17.83Tuberculous neuritisYesA17.89Other tuberculosis of nervous systemYesA17.9Tuberculosis of nervous system, unspecifiedYes
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code A17?
A17 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Tuberculosis of nervous system.
Is A17 a billable code?
No. A17 is a category/header code, not billable on its own — use one of its more specific child codes instead.
What ICD-10-CM chapter is A17 in?
A17 falls under Chapter 1: Certain infectious and parasitic diseases.
When did A17 become effective?
A17 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to A17?
A17 belongs to category A17, which includes 8 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
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