Other gonococcal infections

This code represents various manifestations of Neisseria gonorrhoeae infection that are not specifically categorized elsewhere. It encompasses systemic or localized gonococcal infections affecting sites other than the genitourinary tract, peritoneum, or joints, and not involving the eyes, heart, or pharynx.

Use this code when documentation specifies a gonococcal infection of a site not covered by more specific codes, such as gonococcal skin lesions, tenosynovitis, or meningitis. This code is appropriate when the physician explicitly diagnoses "other gonococcal infection" or specifies a site not otherwise classified.

• Ensure documentation clearly states the infection is gonococcal and specifies a site not covered by more specific A54.x codes.
• Do not use this code for gonococcal infections of the genitourinary tract (A54.0x-A54.2x), peritoneum (A54.81), joints (A54.4), eyes (A54.3x), heart (A54.83), or pharynx (A54.5).
• Always sequence this code after the specific manifestation if applicable, or as the primary diagnosis if it's the sole reason for the encounter.