Gonococcal peritonitis

This code signifies inflammation of the peritoneum caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae infection. It represents a disseminated gonococcal infection affecting the abdominal cavity, often presenting with diffuse abdominal pain, fever, and signs of peritonitis.

Apply this code when documentation explicitly states gonococcal peritonitis or peritonitis confirmed to be caused by N. gonorrhoeae. This diagnosis is typically supported by positive cultures from peritoneal fluid or other relevant specimens, alongside clinical signs of peritonitis.

• Differentiate carefully from gonococcal pelviperitonitis, which involves the pelvic peritoneum and is excluded from this code.
• Ensure documentation clearly specifies the causative organism as gonococcal.
• Consider sequencing this code after the primary gonococcal infection if it's a complication.