A17
⚠ Non-billable
Tuberculosis of nervous system
ICD-10-CM · FY2026 · Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases
Code
A17
System
ICD-10-CM
Billable
No — use specific code
Effective
FY2026
Chapter
Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases
Source
CMS / CDC NCHS
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Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code A17?
ICD-10-CM code A17 represents Tuberculosis of nervous system. It is a non-billable header code requiring a more specific subcategory in the Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases chapter, effective October 1, 2025 – September 30, 2026.
Is A17 billable?
No. A17 is a non-billable header. Select a more specific subcategory for claims submission.
What chapter is A17 in?
A17 belongs to the Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases chapter (A00–B99) of ICD-10-CM.
Related codes in the A17 category
A17.0
Tuberculous meningitis
Billable
A17.1
Meningeal tuberculoma
Billable
A17.8
Other tuberculosis of nervous system
Non-billable
A17.9
Tuberculosis of nervous system, unspecified
Billable
A17.81
Tuberculoma of brain and spinal cord
Billable
A17.82
Tuberculous meningoencephalitis
Billable
A17.83
Tuberculous neuritis
Billable
A17.89
Other tuberculosis of nervous system
Billable
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