Gonococcal meningitis

This code represents an infection of the meninges, the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord, caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae. It is a rare but severe manifestation of disseminated gonococcal infection, leading to inflammation and potential neurological complications.

Assign this code when documentation explicitly states a diagnosis of meningitis confirmed to be caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae. Supporting documentation should include laboratory confirmation (e.g., CSF culture, PCR) identifying the organism.

• Always confirm the causative organism; do not assume gonococcal meningitis without specific documentation.
• Code any associated neurological complications separately, if documented.
• Consider sequencing this code as the primary diagnosis if it is the reason for the encounter.