Gonococcal pneumonia

This code signifies pneumonia caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae, a sexually transmitted bacterium. It represents a rare but serious manifestation of disseminated gonococcal infection, typically affecting individuals with compromised immune systems or neonates.

Apply this code when documentation explicitly states a diagnosis of pneumonia confirmed to be caused by gonococcal infection. This diagnosis is often supported by positive cultures from respiratory specimens (e.g., sputum, bronchoalveolar lavage) identifying N. gonorrhoeae, in conjunction with clinical signs and symptoms of pneumonia.

• Ensure the documentation clearly links the pneumonia to Neisseria gonorrhoeae and not other bacterial pathogens.
• Consider sequencing this code after the primary reason for admission or encounter if the pneumonia is a complication of a disseminated gonococcal infection.
• Do not confuse with other bacterial pneumonias; specific identification of the gonococcal etiology is crucial.