Gonococcal pharyngitis

This code represents an infection of the pharynx (throat) caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae. It is a sexually transmitted infection that can manifest with symptoms such as sore throat, dysphagia, or pharyngeal exudates, though it is often asymptomatic.

Use this code when documentation explicitly states a diagnosis of gonococcal pharyngitis, typically confirmed by laboratory testing (e.g., nucleic acid amplification test or culture) from a pharyngeal swab. It is appropriate for both symptomatic and asymptomatic presentations of pharyngeal gonorrhea.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies the pharynx as the site of gonococcal infection.
• Do not confuse with other forms of gonococcal infection (e.g., genital, anorectal) or pharyngitis from other etiologies.
• Consider sequencing with codes for other sexually transmitted infections if co-occurring.