ICD-10-CM Code For Tuberculosis Of Nervous System: Group Overview
The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM) code group A17 includes tuberculosis infections of the central nervous system such as tuberculous meningitis, intracranial tuberculoma, and spinal cord tuberculosis that cause neurological dysfunction. These ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes are used to document central nervous system involvement by Mycobacterium tuberculosis, capturing disease severity, anatomic site, and clinical complexity relevant to neurological compromise. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-CM A17 group supports proper claim adjudication, complete clinical documentation, and appropriate reimbursement.
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ICD-10-CM A17: Tuberculosis Of Nervous System Overview
The ICD-10-CM A17 group represents tuberculosis infections that primarily affect the central nervous system, including tuberculous meningitis and intracranial tuberculomas. These diagnoses target the brain, meninges, and spinal cord structures and reflect severe extrapulmonary tuberculosis. Accurate coding matters for reimbursement because it captures disease severity and organ involvement that influence clinical resource use and claim adjudication.