A54.39
BillableOther gonococcal eye infection
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
This code describes a gonorrheal infection of the eye that doesn't fit into the more common categories of acute conjunctivitis or neonatal ophthalmia. It may include conditions like gonococcal keratitis, iritis, or other inflammatory eye conditions caused by the gonorrhea bacteria.
Coding Tips
- •Verify the specific type of gonococcal eye infection documented in the medical record, as more specific codes (A54.30, A54.31) may be more appropriate for conjunctivitis or neonatal cases
- •Ensure the diagnosis clearly documents gonorrhea as the causative organism and confirms the eye as the affected site; coordinate with ophthalmology documentation if available
Code Hierarchy
└A54Gonococcal infection└A54.3Gonococcal infection of eye└A54.39Other gonococcal eye infection
└A54.39Other gonococcal eye infection