A17.83 – Tuberculous neuritis

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Tuberculosis

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code A17.83

Code: A17.83 (claims format: A1783)
Description: Tuberculous neuritis
Billable: Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
Valid for: Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
Chapter: 1. Certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99)
Block: A15-A19 Tuberculosis
Parent codes: A17 › A17.8

Notes for A17.83

Applicable to:

Tuberculous mononeuropathy

Notes inherited from parent codes

Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.

Block A15-A19

Includes:

infections due to Mycobacterium tuberculosis and Mycobacterium bovis

Excludes1 (not coded here):

congenital tuberculosis (P37.0)
nonspecific reaction to test for tuberculosis without active tuberculosis (R76.1-)
pneumoconiosis associated with tuberculosis, any type in A15 (J65)
positive PPD (R76.11)
positive tuberculin skin test without active tuberculosis (R76.11)
sequelae of tuberculosis (B90.-)
silicotuberculosis (J65)

Use additional code:

code, if applicable, for associated cachexia (E88.A)

Index terms for A17.83

Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:

Related codes in A17.8

A17.81 – Tuberculoma of brain and spinal cordBillable
A17.82 – Tuberculous meningoencephalitisBillable
A17.89 – Other tuberculosis of nervous systemBillable

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code A17.83?

A17.83 is the ICD-10-CM code for tuberculous neuritis, in the block A15-A19 (Tuberculosis).

Is A17.83 a billable code?

Yes. A17.83 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does A17.83 belong to?

It belongs to category A17 – Tuberculosis of nervous system.

Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.