what is the icd 10 code for gonococcal

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Gonococcal infection, unspecified
A54. 9 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM A54. 9 became effective on October 1, 2021.

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Is Gonococcus the same as gonorrhea?

Over time, the bacteria that cause gonorrhea can spread to the bloodstream and other parts of the body. This can lead to a serious medical condition known as systemic gonococcal infection, also known as disseminated gonococcal infection (DGI).

What is gonococcal cystitis?

Disease Ontology : 11 An acute cystitis that is caused by gonorrhea. MalaCards based summary : Acute Gonococcal Cystitis, also known as gonococcal cystitis, is related to cystitis and transitional cell carcinoma. Affiliated tissues include kidney.

What is the ICD-10 code for STD screening?

ICD-10 code Z11. 3 for Encounter for screening for infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Factors influencing health status and contact with health services .

What is the ICD-10 code for chlamydia?

ICD-10 code A74. 9 for Chlamydial infection, unspecified is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Certain infectious and parasitic diseases .

What is the meaning of gonococcal urethritis?

Description. sexually transmitted bacterial infection of the urethra caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae 1. more commonly symptomatic in men, in whom mucopurulent urethral discharge and dysuria are common 1.

What are the differential diagnosis of gonorrhea?

Conditions that must be considered in the differential diagnosis of gonorrhea include:In women. Non gonorrheal urethritis. Vaginitis. Cervicitis. Urinary tract infections. Pregnancy. Endometriosis.In men. Non gonorrheal urethritis. Prostatitis. Orchitis. Testicular torsion. Urinary tract infections.

What is the CPT code for gonorrhea?

CPT Code(s): 87491.

Does Z11 3 mean that I have an STD?

For claims for screening for syphilis in pregnant women at increased risk for STIs use the following ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes: • Z11. 3 - Encounter for screening for infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission; • and any of: Z72.

What is the CPT code for STD screening?

This policy describes reimbursement for Infectious agent detection by nucleic acid (DNA or RNA) assays for the detection of Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI), represented by CPT codes 87491, 87591, 87661, or 87801, and submitted for reimbursement on professional and facility claim forms.

What is the ICD 10 code for history of chlamydia?

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code A56 A56. 00 Chlamydial infection of lower genitourinary t...

What is the ICD 10 code for UTI?

0 Urinary tract infection, site not specified.

What is the ICD 10 code for chlamydia in pregnancy?

What are the appropriate ICD-10 codes for History of chlamydia in pregnancy? O98. 81x Other maternal infectious & parasitic disease complicating pregnancy, xxx trimester + Z86. 19 Personal history of other infectious and parasitic diseases?

How do you get gonococcal urethritis?

Nongonococcal urethritis, or NGU, is inflammation of the urethra. The main cause of NGU is having unprotected sex with an infected person. But there are nonsexual causes of NGU as well, including UTIs. If you have symptoms of NGU, such as discharge from the penis or pain while you pee, talk to your healthcare provider.

Can gonococcal urethritis go away on its own?

While urethritis can go away on its own, the risk of the infection getting worse and spreading to the kidneys is high. Urethritis caused by bacteria typically requires antibiotics to clear the infection and prevent recurring UTI infections.

What are the symptoms of gonorrhea in females?

Symptoms in women an unusual vaginal discharge, which may be thin or watery and green or yellow in colour. pain or a burning sensation when passing urine. pain or tenderness in the lower abdominal area – this is less common. bleeding between periods, heavier periods and bleeding after sex – this is less common.

What are the signs and symptoms of cystitis?

Symptoms of cystitis include:pain, burning or stinging when you pee.needing to pee more often and urgently than usual.pee that's dark, cloudy or strong smelling.pain low down in your tummy.

MS-DRG Mapping

DRG Group #867-869 - Other infectious and parasitic diseases diagnoses with MCC.

ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index References for 'A54.9 - Gonococcal infection, unspecified'

The ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index links the below-listed medical terms to the ICD code A54.9. Click on any term below to browse the alphabetical index.

Equivalent ICD-9 Code GENERAL EQUIVALENCE MAPPINGS (GEM)

This is the official approximate match mapping between ICD9 and ICD10, as provided by the General Equivalency mapping crosswalk. This means that while there is no exact mapping between this ICD10 code A54.9 and a single ICD9 code, 098.89 is an approximate match for comparison and conversion purposes.

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