A17.89
Billable codeOther tuberculosis of nervous system
The ICD-10 code for other tuberculosis of nervous system is A17.89.
Clinical notes
Also known as
Alternate wording, synonyms, or specific conditions that fall under this code, listed to help confirm you've picked the right one.
- Tuberculous polyneuropathy
Documentation support
General coding-documentation guidance — not a substitute for payer-specific requirements or professional coding judgment.
- •As a general rule, code to the highest level of specificity supported by the documentation in the medical record.
Related codes in this category
- A17.81Tuberculoma of brain and spinal cord
- A17.82Tuberculous meningoencephalitis
- A17.83Tuberculous neuritis
- A17.89Other tuberculosis of nervous system
ICD-9-CM equivalent
Informational only — GEM mappings are approximate, not guaranteed one-to-one equivalents. Verify before use in billing.
- 01380Approximate match
- 01381Approximate match
- 01382Approximate match
- 01383Approximate match
- 01384Approximate match
- 01385Approximate match
- 01386Approximate match
Associated MS-DRGs
A17.89 can serve as the principal diagnosis for these Medicare Severity Diagnosis-Related Groups.
Informational only — actual DRG assignment also depends on procedures, complications/comorbidities (CC/MCC), discharge status, and payer-specific rules not reflected here.
- DRG 023Craniotomy with Major Device Implant or Acute Complex CNS Principal Diagnosis with MCC or Antineoplastic Implant or Epilepsy with Neurostimulator
- DRG 024Craniotomy with Major Device Implant or Acute Complex CNS Principal Diagnosis without MCC
- DRG 094Bacterial and Tuberculous Infections of Nervous System with MCC
- DRG 095Bacterial and Tuberculous Infections of Nervous System with CC
- DRG 096Bacterial and Tuberculous Infections of Nervous System without CC/MCC