A17 ICD-10-CM Code: Tuberculosis of nervous system
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Official description
A17Tuberculosis of nervous system
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where A17 sits
- 1
Chapter 1
Certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99)
- 2
Section
Tuberculosis (A15-A19)
- 3
Category A17
Tuberculosis of nervous system
- 4
Code A17
Tuberculosis of nervous system
Codes under A17
A17 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for A17.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for A17.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for A17.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for A17.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for A17.
Source and release
- Data release
- U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027
- Effective date
- Oct 1, 2026
- Publisher
- Vero Scribe Inc.
This reference is generated from Vero’s ICD-10-CM description, hierarchy, and code-note dataset. The visible content and structured data share that source.
Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code A17 mean?
A17 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Tuberculosis of nervous system.”
Is A17 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. A17 has more specific child codes in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.
Where is A17 located in ICD-10-CM?
A17 is listed in Chapter 1, Certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99), within Tuberculosis (A15-A19) (A15–A19), under category A17, Tuberculosis of nervous system.
What coding notes are listed for A17?
No inclusion terms are listed for A17 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.