A17.0
BillableTuberculous meningitis
A17.0 is the ICD-10-CM code for Tuberculous meningitis. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.
A00-B99 Certain infectious and parasitic diseases
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHMeningitis is inflammation of the thin tissue that surrounds the brain and spinal cord, called the meninges. There are several types of meningitis. The most common is viral meningitis. You get it when a virus enters the body through the nose or mouth and travels to the brain. Bacterial meningitis is rare but can be deadly. It usually starts with bacteria that cause a cold-like infection. It can cause stroke ,…
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Includes
- •Tuberculosis of meninges (cerebral)(spinal)
- •Tuberculous leptomeningitis
Excludes1 — not coded here
- •tuberculous meningoencephalitis (A17.82)
Medications indicated for this condition
FDA labeling- Marcaine, Lidocaine, Kenalog, Povidone Iodine›
- Methylprednisolone Acetate, Lidocaine Hydrochloride, Bupivacaine Hydrochloride, Povidine Iodine, Isopropyl Alcohol›
Drugs whose FDA labeling lists this condition's category among its indications. Informational only — not a treatment recommendation or medical advice.
Conditions mapped to this code
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Frequently asked questions
- What is ICD-10 code A17.0?
- A17.0 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Tuberculous meningitis". It falls under A00-B99 Certain infectious and parasitic diseases.
- Is A17.0 a billable code?
- Yes — A17.0 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code valid for reimbursement.
- What is excluded from A17.0?
- Excludes1 (not coded here): tuberculous meningoencephalitis (A17.82).
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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