Gonococcal infection of other musculoskeletal tissue

This code signifies a gonococcal infection affecting musculoskeletal structures other than specific joints, tenosynovium, or bursae. This includes conditions like gonococcal myositis, osteomyelitis, or fasciitis. It represents a systemic manifestation of Neisseria gonorrhoeae beyond typical genitourinary involvement.

Use this code when documentation specifies a gonococcal etiology for an infection of muscle, bone (excluding specific joint involvement), or fascia. This typically occurs in cases of disseminated gonococcal infection (DGI) where the bacteria has spread hematogenously. Supporting documentation should clearly state the gonococcal origin and the specific musculoskeletal tissue involved.

• Ensure the documentation explicitly states "gonococcal" as the causative organism for the musculoskeletal infection.
• Do not use this code if the infection is localized to a specific joint (arthropathy), tenosynovium, or bursa, as those have more specific codes.
• Always sequence this code after the code for the underlying gonococcal infection, if applicable, to show the systemic spread.