2027 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code A54Gonococcal infection

ICD-10-CM Codes›A00–B99›A50-A64›A54

ICD-10-CM A54
CMSSource: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2027

A54 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for gonococcal infection, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as A54.00, A54.01, A54.02, and A54.03.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
A54
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Category
Code Describes
Gonococcal infection
Short Description
Gonococcal infection
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Chapter
A50-A64
Infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission

Code Classification

ChapterA00–B99Certain infectious and parasitic diseases
SectionA50-A64Infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission
CategoryA54Gonococcal infection
This CodeA54Gonococcal infection

Specific Coding for Gonococcal infectionOverview

Non-specific codes like A54 require more characters. Use one of these billable codes instead:

  • A54.0 for Gonococcal infection of lower genitourinary tract without periurethral or accessory gland abscess

  • Use A54.00 for Gonococcal infection of lower genitourinary tract, unspecified

  • Use A54.01 for Gonococcal cystitis and urethritis, unspecified

  • Use A54.02 for Gonococcal vulvovaginitis, unspecified

  • Use A54.03 for Gonococcal cervicitis, unspecified

  • Use A54.09 for Other gonococcal infection of lower genitourinary tract

  • Use A54.1 for Gonococcal infection of lower genitourinary tract with periurethral and accessory gland abscess

  • A54.2 for Gonococcal pelviperitonitis and other gonococcal genitourinary infection

  • Use A54.21 for Gonococcal infection of kidney and ureter

  • Use A54.22 for Gonococcal prostatitis

  • Use A54.23 for Gonococcal infection of other male genital organs

  • Use A54.24 for Gonococcal female pelvic inflammatory disease

  • Use A54.29 for Other gonococcal genitourinary infections

  • A54.3 for Gonococcal infection of eye

  • Use A54.30 for Gonococcal infection of eye, unspecified

  • Use A54.31 for Gonococcal conjunctivitis

  • Use A54.32 for Gonococcal iridocyclitis

  • Use A54.33 for Gonococcal keratitis

  • Use A54.39 for Other gonococcal eye infection

  • A54.4 for Gonococcal infection of musculoskeletal system

  • Use A54.40 for Gonococcal infection of musculoskeletal system, unspecified

  • Use A54.41 for Gonococcal spondylopathy

  • Use A54.42 for Gonococcal arthritis

  • Use A54.43 for Gonococcal osteomyelitis

  • Use A54.49 for Gonococcal infection of other musculoskeletal tissue

  • Use A54.5 for Gonococcal pharyngitis

  • Use A54.6 for Gonococcal infection of anus and rectum

  • A54.8 for Other gonococcal infections

  • Use A54.81 for Gonococcal meningitis

  • Use A54.82 for Gonococcal brain abscess

  • Use A54.83 for Gonococcal heart infection

  • Use A54.84 for Gonococcal pneumonia

  • Use A54.85 for Gonococcal peritonitis

  • Use A54.86 for Gonococcal sepsis

  • Use A54.89 for Other gonococcal infections

  • Use A54.9 for Gonococcal infection, unspecified

Instructional NotesGuidance

Instructions from the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List that apply to A54: its own notes plus those printed at block A50-A64 and Chapter 1. A note printed at a category, block or chapter applies to every code under it.

Includes

Further defines, or gives examples of, the content of the category.

From Chapter 1 (A00-B99) Certain infectious and parasitic diseases applies to 1,068 codes
  • diseases generally recognized as communicable or transmissible

Excludes1

Not coded here: the excluded code is never reported together with this one, unless the two conditions are unrelated.

From Block A50-A64 Infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission applies to 142 codes
  • nonspecific and nongonococcal urethritis (N34.1)
  • Reiter's disease (M02.3-)

Excludes2

Not included here: the excluded condition is not part of this code, but a patient may have both, so both codes may be reported.

From Block A50-A64 Infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission applies to 142 codes
  • human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease (B20)
From Chapter 1 (A00-B99) Certain infectious and parasitic diseases applies to 1,068 codes
  • carrier or suspected carrier of infectious disease (Z22.-)
  • certain localized infections - see body system-related chapters
  • infectious and parasitic diseases complicating pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O98.-)
  • infectious and parasitic diseases specific to the perinatal period (P35-P39)
  • influenza and other acute respiratory infections (J00-J22)

Use Additional Code

Add a second code, after this one, to fully describe the condition.

From Chapter 1 (A00-B99) Certain infectious and parasitic diseases applies to 1,068 codes
  • code to identify resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-)

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular List. How to read instructional notes.

Referenced in Other NotesGuidance

Instructional notes printed at other codes that name A54, its category, or a range that includes it.

Applicable To 1

These notes mention A54.

  • O98.2 Gonorrhea complicating pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium
    Conditions in A54.-

Excludes2 1

These codes carry an Excludes2 note naming A54: its condition is not part of those codes, and both may be reported when the patient has both.

  • Block P35-P39 Infections specific to the perinatal period
    congenital gonococcal infection (A54.-)

Clinical InformationClinical

  • Gonococcal Infection

    an infection that is caused by gonococcus.

Patient EducationClinical

Gonorrhea

Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted infection (STI). It is most common in young adults. The bacteria that cause gonorrhea can infect the genital tract, mouth, or anus. You can get gonorrhea during vaginal, oral, or anal sex with an infected partner. A pregnant woman can pass it to her baby during childbirth.

Read the full article at MedlinePlus

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Code HistoryHistory

FY 2016AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2015, the first year of ICD-10-CM.
FY 2017–2026No changes
FY 2027CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

Questions About A54Overview

What is the ICD-10 code for gonococcal infection?

A54 is the ICD-10-CM category for gonococcal infection, but it is a non-billable header: claims need a more specific code from this category, listed on this page.

Is A54 (Gonococcal infection) a billable code?

No. This is a category header that groups the codes for gonococcal infection, and headers cannot be submitted on claims. Claims for gonococcal infection need a more specific code from this category, such as A54.00, A54.01, and A54.02.

Can A54 be reported with N34.1?

Not as a rule. The Excludes1 note at block A50-A64, which applies to A54, lists "nonspecific and nongonococcal urethritis (N34.1)". An Excludes1 note means the excluded code is never reported together with this one; the only exception is when the two conditions are unrelated to each other (Official Guidelines, Section I.A.12.a).