Gonococcal infection of eye, unspecified

This code signifies an ocular infection caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae, where the specific anatomical site or manifestation within the eye is not documented. It encompasses various gonococcal eye conditions, such as conjunctivitis or keratitis, when further detail is unavailable.

Apply this code when the medical record clearly indicates a gonococcal infection of the eye, but the physician has not specified the exact part of the eye affected (e.g., "gonococcal eye infection"). Documentation supporting this code would typically include a positive culture for N. gonorrhoeae from an eye specimen or a clinical diagnosis of gonococcal ophthalmia without further specificity.

• Avoid using this code if a more specific anatomical site of the eye infection is documented (e.g., gonococcal conjunctivitis).
• Always sequence this code as a primary diagnosis when it is the reason for the encounter.
• Look for documentation of the causative organism (Neisseria gonorrhoeae) to support the "gonococcal" aspect of the diagnosis.