A17 vs J65
A17 (Tuberculosis of nervous system) compared with J65 (Pneumoconiosis associated with tuberculosis), from the official CMS tabular data. Do not report these codes together: the official tabular list marks them Excludes1.
Can these codes be reported together?
No — do not report together. A17 carries an Excludes1 note covering J65: “pneumoconiosis associated with tuberculosis, any type in A15 (J65)”
Sole exception: when the two conditions are documented as unrelated to each other (ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines, Section I.A.12.a).
No — do not report together. A17 carries an Excludes1 note covering J65: “silicotuberculosis (J65)”
Sole exception: when the two conditions are documented as unrelated to each other (ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines, Section I.A.12.a).
Side by side
| A17Tuberculosis of nervous system | J65Pneumoconiosis associated with tuberculosis | |
|---|---|---|
| Billing status | Non-billable header | Billable |
| Classification | A00-B99 — Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases (A00-B99) | J00-J99 — Diseases of the Respiratory System (J00-J99) |
| Definition | Tuberculosis of nervous system is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (A17). | Pneumoconiosis associated with tuberculosis is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (J65). |
| Includes | infections due to Mycobacterium tuberculosis and Mycobacterium bovis | Any condition in J60-J64 with tuberculosis, any type in A15 Silicotuberculosis |
| Use additional code | code, if applicable, for associated cachexia (E88.A) | code, if applicable, for associated cachexia (E88.A) |
Derived from the official CMS ICD-10-CM tabular data (FY2026). Not billing advice; verify sequencing rules for the encounter. All data sources