Gonococcal infection (A54) ICD-10-CM
The A54 code range covers gonococcal infection with 37 ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes. 31 of them are billable and valid for claim submission in fiscal year 2026, and the category headers group them but cannot themselves be billed.
Codes in the A54 Range 37 codes · 31 billable
- A54 Gonococcal infectionNon-billable
- A54.0 Gonococcal infection of lower genitourinary tract without periurethral or accessory gland abscessNon-billable
- A54.00 Gonococcal infection of lower genitourinary tract, unspecified
- A54.01 Gonococcal cystitis and urethritis, unspecified
- A54.02 Gonococcal vulvovaginitis, unspecified
- A54.03 Gonococcal cervicitis, unspecified
- A54.09 Other gonococcal infection of lower genitourinary tract
- A54.1 Gonococcal infection of lower genitourinary tract with periurethral and accessory gland abscess
- A54.2 Gonococcal pelviperitonitis and other gonococcal genitourinary infectionNon-billable
- A54.21 Gonococcal infection of kidney and ureter
- A54.22 Gonococcal prostatitis
- A54.23 Gonococcal infection of other male genital organs
- A54.24 Gonococcal female pelvic inflammatory disease
- A54.29 Other gonococcal genitourinary infections
- A54.3 Gonococcal infection of eyeNon-billable
- A54.30 Gonococcal infection of eye, unspecified
- A54.31 Gonococcal conjunctivitis
- A54.32 Gonococcal iridocyclitis
- A54.33 Gonococcal keratitis
- A54.39 Other gonococcal eye infection
- A54.4 Gonococcal infection of musculoskeletal systemNon-billable
- A54.40 Gonococcal infection of musculoskeletal system, unspecified
- A54.41 Gonococcal spondylopathy
- A54.42 Gonococcal arthritis
- A54.43 Gonococcal osteomyelitis
- A54.49 Gonococcal infection of other musculoskeletal tissue
- A54.5 Gonococcal pharyngitis
- A54.6 Gonococcal infection of anus and rectum
- A54.8 Other gonococcal infectionsNon-billable
- A54.81 Gonococcal meningitis
- A54.82 Gonococcal brain abscess
- A54.83 Gonococcal heart infection
- A54.84 Gonococcal pneumonia
- A54.85 Gonococcal peritonitis
- A54.86 Gonococcal sepsis
- A54.89 Other gonococcal infections
- A54.9 Gonococcal infection, unspecified
Clinical Terms in This Code Range
Definitions from the National Library of Medicine for conditions coded in the A54 range.
Gonorrhea
Acute infectious disease characterized by primary invasion of the urogenital tract. The etiologic agent, NEISSERIA GONORRHOEAE, was isolated by Neisser in 1879.
Neisseria gonorrhoeae
A species of gram-negative, aerobic bacteria primarily found in purulent venereal discharges. It is the causative agent of GONORRHEA.
About the A54 Code Range
ICD-10 code A54 and its subcategories are specifically used to capture various types and locations of gonococcal infections, commonly known as gonorrhea. These codes help accurately document infections by the Neisseria gonorrhoeae bacterium affecting the genitourinary tract, eyes, musculoskeletal system, and other tissues.
These codes cover a wide range of conditions commonly called gonorrhea, including lower genitourinary tract infections (A54.0 series), gonococcal cystitis or urethritis (A54.01), vulvovaginitis (A54.02), cervicitis (A54.03), and infections with abscess formation (A54.1). They also include infections of the kidney and ureter (A54.21), prostatitis (A54.22), and pelvic inflammatory disease (A54.24). Beyond genital infections, codes such as A54.3 relate to gonococcal eye infections including conjunctivitis and keratitis, while the A54.4 series covers musculoskeletal infections like arthritis and osteomyelitis. Codes A54.5 and A54.6 identify gonococcal pharyngitis and infections of the anus and rectum, respectively. More severe disseminated infections like meningitis (A54.81), brain abscess (A54.82), and sepsis (A54.86) are also explicitly classified. Including synonyms like “gonorrhea of lower genitourinary tract” and “neonatal gonococcal infection” helps clarify coding choices for healthcare providers and coders searching for the appropriate ICD-10 code for gonococcal conditions.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the A54 range?
Of the 37 codes in this range, 31 are billable and valid for claim submission from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026. Category header codes group them but cannot be reported on claims.
What does the A54 range classify?
The range classifies gonococcal infection. Each code links to its own reference page with billing status, MS-DRG grouping, coding notes, and clinical information.
Related References
Source: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM Tabular List and order file, effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
