Question 1

What is ICD-10 code A59.8?

Accepted Answer

A59.8 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for trichomoniasis of other sites. This code describes a parasitic infection caused by Trichomonas organisms affecting body sites other than the urinary tract or genitals. It represents trichomoniasis in less common locations such as the respiratory tract or other tissues. A59.8 sits in the ICD-10-CM chapter for certain infectious and parasitic diseases (a00-b99), within the section covering infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission (a50-a64).

A59.8 is a billable ICD-10-CM code but does not map to a payment HCC under the CMS-HCC V28, V24, ESRD, or RxHCC risk adjustment models. It can be reported on Medicare Advantage encounter data submissions but it does not contribute to a beneficiary's RAF score and therefore does not affect risk-adjusted payments to the plan.

Use this code only when trichomoniasis affects sites other than the genitourinary system; verify the specific anatomical location is documented in the medical record.

Question 2

Is A59.8 an HCC code?

Accepted Answer

No. A59.8 is a billable ICD-10-CM code but does not map to any payment HCC category under the CMS-HCC V28, V24, ESRD, or RxHCC risk adjustment models. It can still be reported on Medicare Advantage encounter data submissions, but it does not contribute to the beneficiary's Risk Adjustment Factor (RAF) score and therefore does not affect the risk-adjusted capitation payment to the plan. V28 reached 100% phase-in for payment year 2026.

Question 3

Is A59.8 billable?

Accepted Answer

Yes. A59.8 is a billable ICD-10-CM code that can be reported on professional and institutional claims as a primary or secondary diagnosis when the provider documentation supports the specific condition described. Billable codes in ICD-10-CM are coded to the highest level of specificity available for the documented diagnosis. A59.8 is current for fiscal year 2026 and remains in the active CMS ICD-10-CM code set published by the National Center for Health Statistics.

Question 4

What is the V28 vs V24 difference for A59.8?

Accepted Answer

A59.8 does not map to a payment HCC under either the CMS-HCC V28 risk adjustment model or the older V24 model. V28 reached 100% phase-in for payment year 2026, replacing V24 which was used during the PY2024–PY2025 transition. Because neither model rewards A59.8 with a risk adjustment factor, it contributes zero to a Medicare Advantage beneficiary's RAF score in either version. Coders should check whether provider documentation supports a more specific child code that does map to a payment HCC.

Question 5

What should coders know when reporting A59.8?

Accepted Answer

Use this code only when trichomoniasis affects sites other than the genitourinary system; verify the specific anatomical location is documented in the medical record Ensure you are not using codes A59.0 (urogenital trichomoniasis) or A59.9 (unspecified trichomoniasis) which are more commonly reported; this code requires documentation of the specific non-urogenital site affected

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A59.8 ICD-10-CM Code: Trichomoniasis of other sites

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