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A54.30 ICD-10-CM Code: Gonococcal infection of eye, unspecified

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FY 2026 Apr update / Certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99) / Infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission (A50-A64)

A54.30

Billable / SpecificICD-10-CMOfficial ICD-10-CMCodebook guidance

Gonococcal infection of eye, unspecified

A bacterial infection of the eye caused by gonorrhea (a sexually transmitted infection), where the specific part of the eye affected is not documented. This infection can cause redness, discharge, and vision problems if left untreated.

CMS-HCC V28

N/A

Not mapped

CMS-HCC V24

N/A

Not mapped

ACA/HHS

N/A

Not mapped

ESRD/PACE

N/A

Not mapped

RXHCC

N/A

Not mapped

Code Book Path

Official
A54Gonococcal infection
A54.3Gonococcal infection of eye
A54.30Gonococcal infection of eye, unspecified

Inclusion Terms

Official

ICD-10-CM does not list inclusion terms for A54.30 in this effective period.

Excludes 2

Official

ICD-10-CM does not list Excludes 2 notes for A54.30 in this effective period.

Related Child Codes

Official
A54.31Gonococcal conjunctivitis
A54.32Gonococcal iridocyclitis
A54.33Gonococcal keratitis
A54.39Other gonococcal eye infection

Includes

Official

ICD-10-CM does not list Includes notes for A54.30 in this effective period.

Excludes 1

Official

ICD-10-CM does not list Excludes 1 notes for A54.30 in this effective period.

Code First

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ICD-10-CM does not list Code First sequencing instructions for A54.30 in this effective period.

Use Additional

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ICD-10-CM does not list Use Additional Code instructions for A54.30 in this effective period.

Code Also

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ICD-10-CM does not list Code Also instructions for A54.30 in this effective period.

Buddy Documentation Tip

HCC Buddy guidance
Query the provider if documentation specifies which eye structure is affected (conjunctiva, cornea, etc.) as more specific codes (A54.31-A54.39) may be more accurate
Ensure documentation clarifies laterality (right eye, left eye, or bilateral) as this may affect code selection and billing

Current with CMS: FY2026 ICD-10-CM Apr 1 update (effective Apr 1 – Sep 30, 2026) · CMS-HCC V28, 100% phased in for payment year 2026. FY2027 code set already staged for October 1, 2026. How HCC Buddy stays current →

Is A54.30 an HCC code?

No. A54.30 is a billable ICD-10-CM code but does not map to any HCC category in V28, V24, ESRD, or RxHCC.

Code
A54.30
Description
Gonococcal infection of eye, unspecified
HCC (V28)
No CMS-HCC V28 mapping
RAF
Billable
Yes
Payment year
2026

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This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).

What This Code Means

A54.30 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for gonococcal infection of eye, unspecified. A bacterial infection of the eye caused by gonorrhea (a sexually transmitted infection), where the specific part of the eye affected is not documented. This infection can cause redness, discharge, and vision problems if left untreated. A54.30 sits in the ICD-10-CM chapter for certain infectious and parasitic diseases (a00-b99), within the section covering infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission (a50-a64).

A54.30 is a billable ICD-10-CM code but does not map to a payment HCC under the CMS-HCC V28, V24, ESRD, or RxHCC risk adjustment models. It can be reported on Medicare Advantage encounter data submissions but it does not contribute to a beneficiary's RAF score and therefore does not affect risk-adjusted payments to the plan.

Query the provider if documentation specifies which eye structure is affected (conjunctiva, cornea, etc.) as more specific codes (A54.31-A54.39) may be more accurate.

HCC Buddy maintains structured V28 and V24 mapping, RAF weights, and MEAT documentation criteria for A54.30 sourced directly from the CMS-HCC risk adjustment model files and the CMS ICD-10-CM code set.

Coding Tips

  • Query the provider if documentation specifies which eye structure is affected (conjunctiva, cornea, etc.) as more specific codes (A54.31-A54.39) may be more accurate
  • Ensure documentation clarifies laterality (right eye, left eye, or bilateral) as this may affect code selection and billing

Child Codes

Code Hierarchy

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