ICD‑10 Code A1789 – Other tuberculosis of nervous system Other tuberculosis of nervous system
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Billable
Active (Valid as of April 2025) · ICD-10-CM (US)
Code Details
| Code | A1789 |
|---|---|
| Category | A178 – Other tuberculosis of nervous system Other tuberculosis of nervous system |
| Version | ICD-10-CM (US) |
| Status | Active (Valid as of April 2025) |
Plain‑English Summary
ICD-10-CM code A17.89 identifies other specific forms of tuberculosis affecting the nervous system. This includes conditions like tuberculous polyneuropathy, which is nerve damage caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis. It is a billable code used for medical reimbursement.
When to Use This Code
- Tuberculous polyneuropathy
Related Codes
Browse category »| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| A1781 | Tuberculoma of brain and spinal cord Tuberculoma of brain and spinal cord |
| A1782 | Tuberculous meningoencephalitis Tuberculous meningoencephalitis |
| A1783 | Tuberculous neuritis Tuberculous neuritis |
| A179 | Tuberculosis of nervous system, unspecified Tuberculosis of nervous system, unspecified |
FAQ
Code A17.89 identifies 'Other tuberculosis of nervous system,' which covers forms of tuberculosis affecting the nervous system that aren't specified by other, more defined A17 codes, such as tuberculous meningitis or tuberculoma of the brain.
A17.89 explicitly applies to tuberculous polyneuropathy, a type of nerve damage caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis. It encompasses other less common or unspecified forms of nervous system tuberculosis.
Yes, A17.89 is a billable and specific ICD-10-CM code, meaning it can be used by healthcare providers to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes in clinical documentation and claims.
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ICD-10 code A17.89
ICD10 code for other tuberculosis of nervous system
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