A56.09
BillableOther chlamydial infection of lower genitourinary tract
Other chlamydial infection of lower genitourinary tract
Coding Notes
Inclusion Terms
Alternative clinical terms for this condition
- Chlamydial cervicitis
Includes
Conditions included under this code
- diseases generally recognized as communicable or transmissible
- sexually transmitted diseases due to Chlamydia
- trachomatis
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)
- chlamydial lymphogranuloma (A55)
- conditions classified to A74.-
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
- Bartholinitis6815003
- Inflammation of vestibule of vulva30833006
- Vulval vestibulitis30833006
- Vulvar vestibulitis30833006
- Chlamydial pelvic inflammatory disease188463006
- Bacterial balanitis236745001
- Chlamydial balanitis236749007
- Chlamydial cervicitis237084006
- Inflammation of cervix uteri caused by Chlamydia237084006
- Chlamydial bartholinitis237106009
- Infection of Bartholin gland721593006
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for other chlamydial infection of lower genitourinary tract?
The ICD-10-CM code for other chlamydial infection of lower genitourinary tract is A56.09. The full clinical description is "Other chlamydial infection of lower genitourinary tract". A56.09 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code A56.09 mean?
ICD-10-CM code A56.09 represents "Other chlamydial infection of lower genitourinary tract". 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 A56.09 a billable code?
Yes, A56.09 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is A56.09 in?
A56.09 is in Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases (codes A00-B99).
What codes cannot be used with A56.09?
A56.09 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-); and 2 more.
Are additional codes required with A56.09?
Yes, when using A56.09 you should also code: code to identify resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-).
What SNOMED CT codes does A56.09 map to?
A56.09 maps to 8 SNOMED CT concepts: 236745001, 6815003, 236749007, 237106009, 237084006, and 3 more. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for A56.09?
A56.09 is linked to 2 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C0341834, C2893401. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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