Gonorrhea complicating pregnancy, first trimester

This code signifies a diagnosis of gonorrhea occurring during the first trimester of a pregnancy. It indicates that the sexually transmitted infection is considered a complication of the gestational period. The presence of gonorrhea can pose risks to both the mother and the developing fetus.

Apply this code when a pregnant patient in her first trimester is diagnosed with gonorrhea. Documentation should clearly state the presence of gonorrhea and confirm the gestational age falling within the first trimester (typically weeks 1-12). This code is appropriate when the infection is actively managed as a pregnancy complication.

• Always confirm the trimester of pregnancy documented by the provider.
• Ensure documentation specifies gonorrhea as the causative organism.
• Sequence this code after the primary obstetric code (e.g., O09.- for supervision of normal pregnancy) if the pregnancy is otherwise normal, or as the principal diagnosis if the gonorrhea is the primary reason for the encounter.