Specific code 2012 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 013.65
Tuberculous encephalitis or myelitis, tubercle bacilli not found by bacteriological examination, but tuberculosis confirmed histologically
  • Short description: TB encephalitis-histo dx.
  • ICD-9-CM 013.65 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 013.65 should only be used for claims with a date of service on or before September 30, 2015. For claims with a date of service on or after October 1, 2015, use an equivalent ICD-10-CM code (or codes).
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Convert to ICD-10-CM: 013.65 converts approximately to:
  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM A17.82 Tuberculous meningoencephalitis
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