Gonorrhea complicating pregnancy, third trimester

This code signifies a confirmed diagnosis of gonorrhea occurring during the third trimester of a pregnancy. It indicates that the sexually transmitted infection is a complicating factor in the current pregnancy, potentially impacting both maternal and fetal health.

Apply this code when documentation clearly states a diagnosis of gonorrhea in a pregnant patient who is in her third trimester. This typically follows positive laboratory test results (e.g., NAAT, culture) for Neisseria gonorrhoeae and a documented gestational age placing the patient in the third trimester.

• Always confirm the trimester of pregnancy from the medical record; do not assume.
• Sequence this code as a secondary diagnosis following a code from category O9A (Maternal infectious and parasitic diseases complicating pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium) if applicable, or as the principal diagnosis if the gonorrhea is the primary reason for the encounter.
• Ensure documentation specifies "gonorrhea" and not a general sexually transmitted infection (STI) to avoid miscoding.