ICD-10-CM Code For Gonococcal Infection: Group Overview
The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM) code group A54 includes diagnoses for infections caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae, covering uncomplicated and complicated gonococcal infections of the genitourinary tract, rectum, pharynx, eye, and disseminated gonococcal disease. These ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes are used to document clinical encounters for primary infection, sequelae, and systemic involvement, capturing disease severity, anatomic site, and any complications such as pelvic inflammatory disease or septic arthritis. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-CM A54 group supports proper claim adjudication, complete clinical documentation, and appropriate reimbursement.
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ICD-10-CM A54: Gonococcal Infection Overview
The ICD-10-CM A54 group represents infections caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae affecting the genitourinary tract, rectum, pharynx, eyes, and disseminated sites. These diagnoses target sexually transmitted infection presentations and related complications across multiple organ systems. Accurate coding within this group is important for clinical documentation, public health surveillance, and appropriate reimbursement for treatment and testing services.