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)
- 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
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
Related Codes(8)
A54.0Gonocl infct of low GU tract w/o periureth or acc glnd abcs
A54.1Gonocl infct of lower GU tract w periureth and acc glnd abcs
A54.2Gonococcal pelviperitonitis and oth gonococcal GU infection
A54.3Gonococcal infection of eye
A54.4Gonococcal infection of musculoskeletal system
A54.5Gonococcal pharyngitis
A54.8Other gonococcal infections
A54.9Gonococcal infection, unspecified
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(31)
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
UMLS
Clinical Terms
- Neisseria gonorrhoeae proctitis
- Infection of rectum caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae
- Infective proctitis
- Gonorrhoea of rectum
- Gonococcal anal infection
- Gonorrhea of rectum
- Infection of anus and rectum caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae
- Gonorrhoea of anus
- Rectal gonorrhoea
- Gonococcal proctitis
- Inflammation of rectum caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae
- Rectal gonorrhea
- Infection of anus and rectum caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae (disorder)
- Gonorrhea of anus
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, also report: 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.
How does A54.6 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like gonococcal infection of anus and rectum 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 A54.6?
A54.6 maps to the ICD-11 code: 1A7Z (Gonococcal infection, unspecified).
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