A17.8
Non-billableOther tuberculosis of nervous system
Other tuberculosis of nervous system
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Includes
Conditions included under this code
- diseases generally recognized as communicable or transmissible
- infections due to Mycobacterium tuberculosis and Mycobacterium bovis
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
- certain localized infections - see body system-related chapters
- •congenital tuberculosisP37.0
- •nonspecific reaction to test for tuberculosis without active tuberculosisR76.1
- •pneumoconiosis associated with tuberculosis, any type inA15, J65
- •positive PPDR76.11
- •positive tuberculin skin test without active tuberculosisR76.11
- •sequelae of tuberculosisB90
- •silicotuberculosisJ65
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
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Child Codes (4)
Related Codes(3)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(1)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for other tuberculosis of nervous system?
The ICD-10-CM code for other tuberculosis of nervous system is A17.8. The full clinical description is "Other tuberculosis of nervous system". A17.8 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code A17.8 mean?
ICD-10-CM code A17.8 represents “Other tuberculosis of nervous system”. It is classified under Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is A17.8 a billable code?
No, A17.8 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 4 child codes under A17.8.
What chapter is A17.8 in?
A17.8 is in Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases (codes A00-B99).
What codes cannot be used with A17.8?
A17.8 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: certain localized infections - see body system-related chapters; congenital tuberculosis (P37.0); nonspecific reaction to test for tuberculosis without active tuberculosis (R76.1-); and 5 more.
What are the subcategories under A17.8?
A17.8 has 4 child codes, including: A17.81 (Tuberculoma of brain and spinal cord), A17.82 (Tuberculous meningoencephalitis), A17.83 (Tuberculous neuritis), A17.89 (Other tuberculosis of nervous system).
Are additional codes required with A17.8?
Yes, when using A17.8, also report: resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for A17.8?
A17.8 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0348106. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does A17.8 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like other tuberculosis of nervous system affect a person's functioning: body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of A17.8?
A17.8 maps to the ICD-11 code: 1B11.Z (Tuberculosis of the nervous system, unspecified).
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