A54.9
BillableGonococcal infection, unspecified
Gonococcal infection, unspecified
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
A54.6Gonococcal infection of anus and rectum
A54.8Other gonococcal infections
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(95)
SNOMED CT
- Clap15628003
- GC - Gonococcus infection15628003
- GCI - Gonococcal infection15628003
- Gonococcal infection15628003
- Gonorrhea15628003
- Gonorrhoea15628003
- Infection due to Neisseria gonorrhoeae15628003
- Chronic gonorrhea27681008
- Chronic gonorrhoea27681008
- Maternal gonorrhea during pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium199161008
- Maternal gonorrhoea during pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium199161008
- Neonatal gonococcal infection240571007
- Venereal disease in pregnancy274118001
- Disease caused by Neisseria409790005
- Recurrent bacterial infection428875002
- Neisseria sicca or Neisseria subflava702990008
- Neisseria weaveri or Neisseria elongata703002002
- Disseminated gonococcal infection762257007
- Disseminated infection caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae762257007
- Gonococcal bacteraemia762257007
- Gonococcal bacteremia762257007
- Recurrent Neisseria infection due to factor D deficiency783007005
- Infection caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae during puerperium1258923000
- Postpartum gonorrhea1258923000
- Postpartum gonorrhoea1258923000
- Gonorrhea in childbirth10754031000119105
- Gonorrhea in mother complicating childbirth10754031000119105
- Gonorrhoea in childbirth10754031000119105
- Gonorrhoea in mother complicating childbirth10754031000119105
- Maternal gonorrhea during pregnancy114881000119108
- Maternal gonorrhoea during pregnancy114881000119108
- STD (sexually transmitted disease) in childbirth10759841000119105
- Sexually transmitted disease in childbirth10759841000119105
- Sexually transmitted infectious disease in mother complicating childbirth10759841000119105
UMLS
- ClapC0018081
- GC - Gonococcus infectionC0018081
- GCI - Gonococcal infectionC0018081
- Gonococcal InfectionC0018081
- Gonococcal infectionC0018081
- Gonococcal infection, unspecifiedC0018081
- GonorrheaC0018081
- Gonorrhea (disorder)C0018081
- GonorrhoeaC0018081
- Gonorrhoea NOSC0018081
- Infection due to Neisseria gonorrhoeaeC0018081
- Neisseria gonorrhoeae InfectionC0018081
- Neisseria gonorrhoeae infectionC0018081
- The clapC0018081
- clapC0018081
- clapsC0018081
- gonococcalC0018081
- gonococcal infectionC0018081
- gonococcal infectionsC0018081
- gonorrheaC0018081
- gonorrhoeaC0018081
Clinical Terms
- Gonorrhea in childbirth
- Infection due to Neisseria gonorrhoeae
- Gonorrhea
- GCI - Gonococcal infection
- Gonorrhoea in mother complicating childbirth
- claps
- GC - Gonococcus infection
- Gonorrhoea in childbirth
- gonococcal infections
- Gonococcal bacteremia
- gonococcal
- Venereal disease in pregnancy
- Sexually transmitted disease in childbirth
- Neisseria weaveri or Neisseria elongata
- Postpartum gonorrhea
- Disseminated gonococcal infection
- Neonatal gonococcal infection
- Chronic gonorrhea
- Neisseria gonorrhoeae Infection
- Infection caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae during puerperium
- Clap
- Disseminated infection caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae
- gonorrhoea
- The clap
- Maternal gonorrhoea during pregnancy
- Postpartum gonorrhoea
- Gonorrhoea NOS
- Gonorrhea (disorder)
- Maternal gonorrhea during pregnancy
- Recurrent bacterial infection
- STD (sexually transmitted disease) in childbirth
- Neisseria sicca or Neisseria subflava
- Sexually transmitted infectious disease in mother complicating childbirth
- Maternal gonorrhoea during pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium
- Maternal gonorrhea during pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium
- Gonococcal bacteraemia
- Disease caused by Neisseria
- Gonorrhea in mother complicating childbirth
- Recurrent Neisseria infection due to factor D deficiency
- Chronic gonorrhoea
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for gonococcal infection, unspecified?
The ICD-10-CM code for gonococcal infection, unspecified is A54.9. The full clinical description is "Gonococcal infection, unspecified". A54.9 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code A54.9 mean?
ICD-10-CM code A54.9 represents “Gonococcal infection, unspecified”. 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 A54.9 a billable code?
Yes, A54.9 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is A54.9 in?
A54.9 is in Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases (codes A00-B99).
What codes cannot be used with A54.9?
A54.9 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 A54.9?
Yes, when using A54.9, also report: resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-).
What SNOMED CT codes does A54.9 map to?
A54.9 maps to 15 SNOMED CT concepts: 27681008, 15628003, 409790005, 762257007, 10754031000119105, and 10 more. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for A54.9?
A54.9 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0018081. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does A54.9 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like gonococcal infection, unspecified 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 A54.9?
A54.9 maps to the ICD-11 code: 1A7Z (Gonococcal infection, unspecified).
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