A54.6
BillableGonococcal infection of anus and rectum
Gonococcal infection of anus and rectum
Coding Notes
Includes
Conditions included under this code
- diseases generally recognized as communicable or transmissible
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
- carrier or suspected carrier of infectious disease (Z22.-)
- infectious and parasitic diseases complicating pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O98.-)
- infectious and parasitic diseases specific to the perinatal period (P35-P39)
- influenza and other acute respiratory infections (J00-J22)
- human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease (B20)
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
- code to identify resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
SNOMED CT
- Gonorrhea of rectum42746002
- Gonorrhoea of rectum42746002
- Infection of rectum caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae42746002
- Rectal gonorrhea42746002
- Rectal gonorrhoea42746002
- Gonococcal anal infection186931002
- Gonorrhea of anus186931002
- Gonorrhoea of anus186931002
- Infective proctitis235764000
- Gonococcal proctitis1339030007
- Inflammation of rectum caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae1339030007
- Neisseria gonorrhoeae proctitis1339030007
- Gonococcal infection of anus and rectum1087001000119105
- Infection of anus and rectum caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae1087001000119105
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for gonococcal infection of anus and rectum?
The ICD-10-CM code for gonococcal infection of anus and rectum is A54.6. The full clinical description is "Gonococcal infection of anus and rectum". A54.6 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code A54.6 mean?
ICD-10-CM code A54.6 represents "Gonococcal infection of anus and rectum". It is classified under Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.
Is A54.6 a billable code?
Yes, A54.6 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is A54.6 in?
A54.6 is in Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases (codes A00-B99).
What codes cannot be used with A54.6?
A54.6 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: certain localized infections - see body system-related chapters; nonspecific and nongonococcal urethritis (N34.1); Reiter's disease (M02.3-).
Are additional codes required with A54.6?
Yes, when using A54.6 you should also code: code to identify resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-).
What SNOMED CT codes does A54.6 map to?
A54.6 maps to 5 SNOMED CT concepts: 186931002, 1087001000119105, 1339030007, 42746002, 235764000. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for A54.6?
A54.6 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0153222. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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