A54.82
BillableGonococcal brain abscess
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
A serious infection caused by the bacteria that causes gonorrhea, which has spread to the brain and formed a collection of pus (abscess). This is a rare but severe complication of untreated gonorrhea.
Coding Tips
- •This code requires documentation of both the gonococcal infection and confirmation of brain abscess location; verify the provider has documented the neurological involvement
- •Ensure this code is not used in combination with other gonococcal infection codes for the same site; this is a specific manifestation code that captures the systemic spread
Code Hierarchy
└A54Gonococcal infection└A54.8Other gonococcal infections└A54.82Gonococcal brain abscess
└A54.82Gonococcal brain abscess