Question 1

Is A17 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, A17 is not a billable code. It is a category code that requires additional specificity. You must select a more specific code from the subcategories for billing purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code A17 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code A17 represents Tuberculosis of nervous system. 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

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

Accepted Answer

The parent category for A17 is section:A15-A19 (Tuberculosis (A15-A19)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

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