A54.6 - Gonococcal infection of anus and rectum
ICD-10: | A54.6 |
Short Description: | Gonococcal infection of anus and rectum |
Long Description: | Gonococcal infection of anus and rectum |
Status: | Valid for Submission |
Version: | ICD-10-CM 2023 |
Code Classification: |
A54.6 is a billable ICD-10 code used to specify a medical diagnosis of gonococcal infection of anus and rectum. The code is valid during the fiscal year 2023 from October 01, 2022 through September 30, 2023 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions.
Approximate Synonyms
The following clinical terms are approximate synonyms or lay terms that might be used to identify the correct diagnosis code:
- Gonococcal anal infection
- Gonorrhea of rectum
- Infection of anus and rectum caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae
Clinical Information
- Acute Gonococcal Infection of Lower Genitourinary Tract-. a gonococcal infection of the lower urinary tract that is rapid in onset.
- Acute Gonococcal Infection of Upper Genitourinary Tract-. a gonococcal infection of the upper urinary tract that is rapid in onset.
- Gonococcal Infection-. an infection that is caused by gonococcus.
- Gonococcal Infection of Genitourinary Tract-. a genitourinary infection that is caused by neisseria gonorrhoeae.
Index to Diseases and Injuries References
The Index to Diseases and Injuries is an alphabetical listing of medical terms, with each term mapped to one or more ICD-10 code(s). The following references for this diagnosis code are found in the injuries and diseases index:
- - Gonococcus, gonococcal (disease) (infection) - See Also: condition; - A54.9
- - Proctitis - K62.89
- - gonococcal - A54.6
- - Stricture - See Also: Stenosis;
- - rectum (sphincter) - K62.4
- - gonococcal - A54.6
- - rectum (sphincter) - K62.4
Convert to ICD-9 Code
Source ICD-10 Code | Target ICD-9 Code | |
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A54.6 | 098.7 - Gc infect anus & rectum |
Patient Education
Anal Disorders
The anus is the opening of the rectum through which stool passes out of your body. Problems with the anus are common. They include hemorrhoids, abscesses, fissures (cracks), and cancer.
You may be embarrassed to talk about your anal troubles. But it is important to let your doctor know, especially if you have pain or bleeding. The more details you can give about your problem, the better your doctor will be able to help you. Treatments vary depending on the particular problem.
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Gonorrhea
Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted disease. 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.
Gonorrhea does not always cause symptoms. In men, gonorrhea can cause pain when urinating and discharge from the penis. If untreated, it can cause problems with the prostate and testicles.
In women, the early symptoms of gonorrhea often are mild. Later, it can cause bleeding between periods, pain when urinating, and increased discharge from the vagina. If untreated, it can lead to pelvic inflammatory disease, which causes problems with pregnancy and infertility.
Your health care provider will diagnose gonorrhea with lab tests. Treatment is with antibiotics. Treating gonorrhea is becoming more difficult because drug-resistant strains are increasing. Correct usage of latex condoms greatly reduces, but does not eliminate, the risk of catching or spreading gonorrhea. If your or your partner is allergic to latex, you can use polyurethane condoms. The most reliable way to avoid infection is to not have anal, vaginal, or oral sex.
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Rectal Disorders
The rectum is the lower part of your large intestine where your body stores stool. Problems with rectum are common. They include hemorrhoids, abscesses, incontinence and cancer.
Many people are embarrassed to talk about rectal troubles. But seeing your doctor about problems in this area is important. This is especially true if you have pain or bleeding. Treatments vary depending on the particular problem.
NIH: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
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Code History
- FY 2023 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2022 through 9/30/2023
- FY 2022 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2021 through 9/30/2022
- FY 2021 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2020 through 9/30/2021
- FY 2020 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2019 through 9/30/2020
- FY 2019 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2018 through 9/30/2019
- FY 2018 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2017 through 9/30/2018
- FY 2017 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2016 through 9/30/2017
- FY 2016 - New Code, effective from 10/1/2015 through 9/30/2016 (First year ICD-10-CM implemented into the HIPAA code set)