A54.1
BillableGonococcal infection of lower genitourinary tract with periurethral and accessory gland abscess
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
A bacterial infection caused by gonorrhea that has spread to create a pus-filled pocket (abscess) around the urethra and nearby glands in the lower genital area. This is a complication of untreated gonorrhea that requires medical attention.
Coding Tips
- •This code is specific to gonococcal infection with abscess formation; do not use if abscess is not present or if infection is limited to the urethra alone
- •Verify documentation clearly states both the gonococcal infection AND the periurethral/accessory gland abscess to justify this more specific code rather than A54.0
Code Hierarchy
└A54Gonococcal infection└A54.1Gonococcal infection of lower genitourinary tract with periurethral and accessory gland abscess
└A54.1Gonococcal infection of lower genitourinary tract with periurethral and accessory gland abscess