Gonococcal cystitis and urethritis, unspecified

This code signifies an infection of the bladder (cystitis) and/or urethra (urethritis) caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae. It represents a specific sexually transmitted infection affecting the urinary tract.

Use this code when documentation explicitly states a diagnosis of gonococcal cystitis or urethritis without further specification of complications or other manifestations. This diagnosis is typically supported by positive laboratory tests for N. gonorrhoeae from urine or urethral/bladder samples, alongside clinical symptoms like dysuria, frequency, or urgency.

• Do not use this code if the documentation specifies other gonococcal infections, such as pelvic inflammatory disease or conjunctivitis.
• Always look for more specific codes if the site of infection is further detailed (e.g., gonococcal cervicitis).
• Ensure the documentation clearly links the cystitis/urethritis to a gonococcal etiology; otherwise, a non-specific cystitis/urethritis code may be more appropriate.