A54.9

What This Code Means

A bacterial infection caused by the gonococcus organism (Neisseria gonorrhoeae) that affects the genital tract and other areas of the body, but the specific location or type of infection is not documented. This is a sexually transmitted infection that can cause inflammation and discharge if left untreated.

Coding Tips

• •Use this code only when the documentation does not specify the site of infection (such as urethritis, cervicitis, or proctitis); if the site is documented, use a more specific A54 code
• •Verify whether the patient has been tested and confirmed positive for gonorrhea, as this code requires confirmed diagnosis rather than suspected infection