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A59.9 ICD-10-CM Code: Trichomoniasis, unspecified

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FY 2026 Apr update / Certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99) / Infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission (A50-A64)

A59.9

Billable / SpecificICD-10-CMOfficial ICD-10-CMCodebook guidance

Trichomoniasis, unspecified

A parasitic infection caused by Trichomonas that affects the urinary and reproductive systems, but the specific location or type of infection is not documented. This is a sexually transmitted infection that can cause discharge, itching, and discomfort.

CMS-HCC V28

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0

RAF 0

CMS-HCC V24

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0

RAF 0

ACA/HHS

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0

RAF 0

ESRD/PACE

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0

RAF 0

RXHCC

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0

RAF 0

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Code Book Path

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A59Trichomoniasis
A59.9Trichomoniasis, unspecified

Inclusion Terms

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ICD-10-CM does not list inclusion terms for A59.9 in this effective period.

Excludes 2

Official
  • intestinal trichomoniasis (A07.8)

Related Child Codes

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A59.0Urogenital trichomoniasis
A59.8Trichomoniasis of other sites

Includes

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ICD-10-CM does not list Includes notes for A59.9 in this effective period.

Excludes 1

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ICD-10-CM does not list Excludes 1 notes for A59.9 in this effective period.

Code First

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ICD-10-CM does not list Code First sequencing instructions for A59.9 in this effective period.

Use Additional

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ICD-10-CM does not list Use Additional Code instructions for A59.9 in this effective period.

Code Also

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ICD-10-CM does not list Code Also instructions for A59.9 in this effective period.

Buddy Documentation Tip

HCC Buddy guidance
Use A59.9 only when the documentation does not specify the site of trichomoniasis (such as urethritis, cervicitis, or prostatitis); if a specific site is documented, use the more specific A59.0-A59.8 codes instead
Verify whether the patient is male or female and review clinical notes for any mention of specific symptoms or affected anatomical sites, as this may allow for a more specific code assignment

Last updated: FY2026 ICD-10-CM Apr update, Apr 1, 2026 through Sep 30, 2026. CMS-HCC V28 is 100% phased in for payment year 2026.

Is A59.9 an HCC code?

No. A59.9 is a billable ICD-10-CM code but does not map to any HCC category in V28, V24, ESRD, or RxHCC.

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This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).

What This Code Means

A59.9 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for trichomoniasis, unspecified. A parasitic infection caused by Trichomonas that affects the urinary and reproductive systems, but the specific location or type of infection is not documented. This is a sexually transmitted infection that can cause discharge, itching, and discomfort. A59.9 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).

A59.9 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 A59.9 only when the documentation does not specify the site of trichomoniasis (such as urethritis, cervicitis, or prostatitis); if a specific site is documented, use the more specific A59.0-A59.8 codes instead.

HCC Buddy maintains structured V28 and V24 mapping, RAF weights, and MEAT documentation criteria for A59.9 sourced directly from the CMS-HCC risk adjustment model files and the CMS ICD-10-CM code set.

Coding Tips

  • Use A59.9 only when the documentation does not specify the site of trichomoniasis (such as urethritis, cervicitis, or prostatitis); if a specific site is documented, use the more specific A59.0-A59.8 codes instead
  • Verify whether the patient is male or female and review clinical notes for any mention of specific symptoms or affected anatomical sites, as this may allow for a more specific code assignment

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