A56.8
BillableSexually transmitted chlamydial infection of other sites
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
A bacterial infection caused by chlamydia that affects areas of the body other than the genital tract, urethra, cervix, or rectum. This includes chlamydial infections of sites such as the conjunctiva (eye), pharynx (throat), or other mucous membranes.
Coding Tips
- •Always verify the specific anatomical site of infection in the documentation, as this may require an additional site-specific code or laterality designation depending on the location affected
- •Ensure the infection is confirmed as sexually transmitted chlamydia (A56.x category) rather than non-sexually transmitted chlamydial infections (A74.x category) to select the correct code
Code Hierarchy
└A56Other sexually transmitted chlamydial diseases└A56.8Sexually transmitted chlamydial infection of other sites
└A56.8Sexually transmitted chlamydial infection of other sites