ICD‑10 Code A171 – Meningeal tuberculoma Meningeal tuberculoma
Clinical context, related codes, and quick guidance
Billable
Active (Valid as of April 2025) · ICD-10-CM (US)
Code Details
| Code | A171 |
|---|---|
| Category | A17 – Tuberculosis of nervous system Tuberculosis of nervous system |
| Version | ICD-10-CM (US) |
| Status | Active (Valid as of April 2025) |
Plain‑English Summary
Meningeal tuberculoma (ICD-10-CM A17.1) is a rare form of tuberculosis characterized by a localized mass or lesion in the meninges, the protective membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord. It is a billable code used for reimbursement and its 2026 edition became effective on October 1, 2025.
When to Use This Code
- Tuberculoma of meninges (cerebral) (spinal)
Related Codes
Browse category »| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| A170 | Tuberculous meningitis Tuberculous meningitis |
FAQ
ICD-10-CM code A17.1 represents Meningeal tuberculoma, which is a specific type of tuberculosis affecting the meninges—the protective membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord. It indicates a localized mass or lesion in these membranes caused by tuberculosis.
Yes, A17.1 is a billable and specific ICD-10-CM diagnosis code used for reimbursement. The 2026 edition of this code became effective on October 1, 2025, and should be used for claims with a date of service on or after this date.
Yes, according to the 'Type 2 Excludes' note associated with A17.1, a patient may have both meningeal tuberculoma and tuberculoma of the brain and spinal cord (A17.81) at the same time. Therefore, it is acceptable to use both codes together if both diagnoses are present.
Want to Master ICD‑10 Coding?
Tags :
Meningeal tuberculoma
ICD-10 A17.1
Tuberculosis of meninges
Cerebral tuberculoma
Spinal tuberculoma
Tuberculoma diagnosis
ICD10 code for meningeal tuberculoma
Tuberculosis nervous system
A17.1 billing code
Meningeal lesion tuberculosis
Tuberculosis of central nervous system