ICD-10-CM Code For Chlamydial Lymphogranuloma (Venereum): Group Overview
The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM) code group A55 includes infections due to Chlamydia trachomatis causing lymphogranuloma venereum, covering presentations such as initial genital lesions, buboes, and proctitis. These ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes are used to document clinical scenarios involving sexually transmitted chlamydial infection with lymphatic involvement, capturing extent of local disease, complications, and anatomic sites affected. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-CM A55 group supports proper claim adjudication, complete clinical documentation, and appropriate reimbursement.
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ICD-10-CM A55: Chlamydial Lymphogranuloma (Venereum) Overview
The ICD-10-CM A55 group represents infections caused by Chlamydia trachomatis serovars that produce lymphogranuloma venereum, a sexually transmitted infection that primarily affects lymphatic tissue and mucous membranes of the genital and perianal regions. These diagnoses target the genitourinary and lymphatic systems and may present with primary lesions, lymphadenopathy, or proctocolitis. Accurate coding captures disease severity and complications, supporting correct claim adjudication and clinical documentation for appropriate reimbursement.