A63.8
BillableOther specified predominantly sexually transmitted diseases
Other specified predominantly sexually transmitted diseases
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
- •molluscum contagiosumB08.1
- •papilloma of cervixD26.0
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Additional codes that should follow this code
Related Codes(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(7)
SNOMED CT
Clinical Terms
- Ulcerative balanoposthitis
- Anaerobic balanitis
- Bacterial balanitis
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for other specified predominantly sexually transmitted diseases?
The ICD-10-CM code for other specified predominantly sexually transmitted diseases is A63.8. The full clinical description is "Other specified predominantly sexually transmitted diseases". A63.8 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code A63.8 mean?
ICD-10-CM code A63.8 represents “Other specified predominantly sexually transmitted diseases”. 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 A63.8 a billable code?
Yes, A63.8 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is A63.8 in?
A63.8 is in Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases (codes A00-B99).
What codes cannot be used with A63.8?
A63.8 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 A63.8?
Yes, when using A63.8, also report: resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-).
What SNOMED CT codes does A63.8 map to?
A63.8 maps to 3 SNOMED CT concepts: 236746000, 236745001, 254740002. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for A63.8?
A63.8 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0348156. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does A63.8 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like other specified predominantly sexually transmitted diseases 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 A63.8?
A63.8 maps to the ICD-11 code: 1A9Z (Predominantly sexually transmitted infections, unspecified).
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