A54.8
Non-billableOther gonococcal infections
Other gonococcal infections
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
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.-)
Child Codes (7)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for other gonococcal infections?
The ICD-10-CM code for other gonococcal infections is A54.8. The full clinical description is "Other gonococcal infections". A54.8 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code A54.8 mean?
ICD-10-CM code A54.8 represents "Other gonococcal infections". It is classified under Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is A54.8 a billable code?
No, A54.8 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 7 child codes under A54.8.
What chapter is A54.8 in?
A54.8 is in Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases (codes A00-B99).
What codes cannot be used with A54.8?
A54.8 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-).
What are the subcategories under A54.8?
A54.8 has 7 child codes, including: A54.81 (Gonococcal meningitis), A54.82 (Gonococcal brain abscess), A54.83 (Gonococcal heart infection), A54.84 (Gonococcal pneumonia), and 3 more.
Are additional codes required with A54.8?
Yes, when using A54.8 you should also code: code to identify resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for A54.8?
A54.8 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0348152. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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