Gonococcal iridocyclitis

This code represents inflammation of both the iris and ciliary body of the eye, specifically caused by a Neisseria gonorrhoeae infection. This condition can lead to significant ocular pain, photophobia, and vision impairment if not promptly treated. It is a manifestation of systemic gonococcal disease.

Use this code when documentation clearly indicates iridocyclitis confirmed to be caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae. This typically requires laboratory confirmation (e.g., culture, PCR) of gonococcal infection from ocular fluid or a systemic site, alongside clinical signs of iridocyclitis. It is often seen in neonates with ophthalmia neonatorum or in adults with disseminated gonococcal infection.

• Ensure documentation specifies both "iridocyclitis" and "gonococcal" etiology; "gonococcal conjunctivitis" is a distinct condition.
• Sequence this code as a primary diagnosis when the iridocyclitis is the reason for the encounter, or as a secondary diagnosis if managing a broader disseminated gonococcal infection.
• Do not confuse with other forms of infectious or non-infectious iridocyclitis; the specific bacterial cause must be identified.