A17.9
BillableTuberculosis of nervous system, unspecified
Tuberculosis of nervous system, unspecified
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
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
Related Codes(3)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
View full mappingCorresponding ICD-11 codes from the WHO crosswalk mapping
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(5)
Clinical Terms
- Tuberculosis of central nervous system
- Tuberculosis (tb) of the central nervous system
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for tuberculosis of nervous system, unspecified?
The ICD-10-CM code for tuberculosis of nervous system, unspecified is A17.9. The full clinical description is "Tuberculosis of nervous system, unspecified". A17.9 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code A17.9 mean?
ICD-10-CM code A17.9 represents “Tuberculosis of nervous system, unspecified”. It is classified under Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.
Is A17.9 a billable code?
Yes, A17.9 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is A17.9 in?
A17.9 is in Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases (codes A00-B99).
What codes cannot be used with A17.9?
A17.9 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.
Are additional codes required with A17.9?
Yes, when using A17.9, also report: resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-).
What SNOMED CT codes does A17.9 map to?
A17.9 maps to 1 SNOMED CT concept: 10706006. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for A17.9?
A17.9 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0348107. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does A17.9 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like tuberculosis of nervous system, unspecified 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 A17.9?
A17.9 maps to the ICD-11 code: 1B11.Z (Tuberculosis of the nervous system, unspecified).
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