A59.0
Non-billableUrogenital trichomoniasis
Urogenital 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)
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)
- intestinal trichomoniasis (A07.8)
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
- code to identify resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-)
Child Codes (5)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
UMLS
- TV - Trichomonas vaginalis infectionC0040928
- Trichs - Trichomonas vaginalis infectionC0040928
- Urogenital infection by Trichomonas vaginalisC0040928
- Urogenital infection caused by Trichomonas vaginalisC0040928
- Urogenital infection caused by Trichomonas vaginalis (disorder)C0040928
- Urogenital trichomonasC0040928
- Urogenital trichomoniasisC0040928
- Urogenital trichomoniasis, unspecifiedC0040928
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code A59.0?
ICD-10-CM code A59.0 represents "Urogenital trichomoniasis". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is A59.0 a billable code?
No, A59.0 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 5 child codes under A59.0.
What chapter is A59.0 in?
A59.0 is in Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases (codes A00-B99).
What codes cannot be used with A59.0?
A59.0 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 A59.0?
A59.0 has 5 child codes, including: A59.00 (Urogenital trichomoniasis, unspecified), A59.01 (Trichomonal vulvovaginitis), A59.02 (Trichomonal prostatitis), A59.03 (Trichomonal cystitis and urethritis), and 1 more.
Are additional codes required with A59.0?
Yes, when using A59.0 you should also code: code to identify resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for A59.0?
A59.0 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0040928. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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