A54.32

What This Code Means

This is an eye infection caused by gonorrhea bacteria that affects the iris and ciliary body of the eye, causing inflammation and potentially affecting vision. It typically occurs when the gonorrhea infection spreads from the genital area to the eye.

Coding Tips

• •This code requires documentation of both the gonococcal infection AND the specific eye involvement (iridocyclitis); verify the provider has documented the eye manifestation before assigning this code
• •Remember that gonococcal infections are sexually transmitted and may require additional codes for partner notification, testing, or treatment; also consider if this is a complication of untreated gonorrhea that should be documented