A59.8

What This Code Means

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.

Coding Tips

• •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