Other gonococcal eye infection

This code signifies an ocular infection caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae that is not specifically identified as conjunctivitis (A54.30) or ophthalmia neonatorum (A54.31). It encompasses other manifestations of gonococcal infection affecting the eye, such as keratitis, uveitis, or endophthalmitis.

Use this code when documentation specifies a gonococcal infection of the eye that is not limited to the conjunctiva and is not congenital in origin. This typically applies to adult patients presenting with more severe or intraocular involvement. Supporting documentation should clearly state the gonococcal etiology and the specific ocular structure affected.

• Differentiate carefully between gonococcal conjunctivitis (A54.30) and ophthalmia neonatorum (A54.31) based on patient age and the specific ocular structure involved.
• Ensure the medical record explicitly identifies Neisseria gonorrhoeae as the causative organism for the eye infection.
• If the specific site of the eye infection is known and has a more precise code within the A54.3- category, use that more specific code instead.