Question 1

Is A17.0 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

Yes, A17.0 is a valid billable ICD-10-CM code for tuberculous meningitis. It can be used for medical billing and reimbursement purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code A17.0 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code A17.0 represents Tuberculous meningitis. This code is part of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification used for medical coding and billing in the United States.

Question 3

When was ICD-10 code A17.0 introduced?

Accepted Answer

Code A17.0 has been part of ICD-10-CM since 2016, when the coding system was mandated for use in the United States. This code was included in the original US implementation.

Question 4

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code A17.0?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for A17.0 is A17 (Tuberculosis of nervous system). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 5

What conditions are excluded from A17.0?

Accepted Answer

Code A17.0 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: tuberculous meningoencephalitis (A17.82). These conditions cannot be coded together with A17.0 as they represent different diagnoses.

A17.02026

Excludes19Not coded together

Excludes24Not included here

Use Additional Code2Add code for detail

Notes2Additional information

Includes2Included conditions

Also Known As10Alternative terms

Excluded By1Codes that exclude this one

Is A17.0 a billable ICD-10 code?

What does ICD-10 code A17.0 mean?

When was ICD-10 code A17.0 introduced?

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code A17.0?

What conditions are excluded from A17.0?

What DRGs may include ICD-10 code A17.0?

How common is hospitalization for A17.0?