A54.33
BillableGonococcal keratitis
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
This is an eye infection caused by gonorrhea bacteria that affects the cornea (the clear front part of the eye). It can cause pain, redness, discharge, and vision problems if not treated promptly.
Coding Tips
- •Verify documentation confirms gonococcal infection of the eye with corneal involvement; do not use this code for other causes of keratitis
- •This code is part of the gonococcal infection hierarchy (A54.-), so ensure the primary diagnosis reflects the gonococcal nature and that no conflicting eye infection codes are assigned
Code Hierarchy
└A54Gonococcal infection└A54.3Gonococcal infection of eye└A54.33Gonococcal keratitis
└A54.33Gonococcal keratitis