A59
Non-billableTrichomoniasis
Trichomoniasis
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)
- certain localized infections - see body system-related chapters
- •nonspecific and nongonococcal urethritisN34.1
- •Reiter's diseaseM02.3
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
- •carrier or suspected carrier of infectious diseaseZ22
- •infectious and parasitic diseases complicating pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperiumO98
- •infectious and parasitic diseases specific to the perinatal periodP35-P39
- •influenza and other acute respiratory infectionsJ00-J22
- •human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] diseaseB20
- •intestinal trichomoniasisA07.8
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Child Codes (3)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(23)
UMLS
- Disease caused by TrichomonadidaeC0040921
- Disease caused by Trichomonadidae (disorder)C0040921
- INFECT TRICHOMONASC0040921
- Infection by TrichomonasC0040921
- Infection caused by TrichomonasC0040921
- Infection caused by Trichomonas (disorder)C0040921
- Infection, TrichomonasC0040921
- Infections, TrichomonasC0040921
- TRICHOMONAS INFECTC0040921
- TrichC0040921
- Trichomonas InfectionC0040921
- Trichomonas InfectionsC0040921
- Trichomonas infectionC0040921
- Trichomonas infectionsC0040921
- TrichomoniasesC0040921
- TrichomoniasisC0040921
- Trichomoniasis, unspecifiedC0040921
- TrichomonosisC0040921
- trichomonaC0040921
- trichomonasC0040921
- trichomonas infectionC0040921
- trichomoniasisC0040921
- trichomonosisC0040921
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for trichomoniasis?
The ICD-10-CM code for trichomoniasis is A59. The full clinical description is "Trichomoniasis". A59 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code A59 mean?
ICD-10-CM code A59 represents “Trichomoniasis”. 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 A59 a billable code?
No, A59 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 3 child codes under A59.
What chapter is A59 in?
A59 is in Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases (codes A00-B99).
What codes cannot be used with A59?
A59 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 A59?
A59 has 3 child codes, including: A59.0 (Urogenital trichomoniasis), A59.8 (Trichomoniasis of other sites), A59.9 (Trichomoniasis, unspecified).
Are additional codes required with A59?
Yes, when using A59, also report: resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for A59?
A59 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0040921. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does A59 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like trichomoniasis affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of A59?
A59 maps to the ICD-11 code: 1A92 (Trichomoniasis).
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