Granuloma inguinale (A58)
The ICD-10 code A58 is used specifically for diagnosing and documenting granuloma inguinale, a rare sexually transmitted infection affecting the skin and mucous membranes of the genital and anal areas.
This code captures conditions commonly known as Donovanosis, which may present as anogenital ulcers or non-genital lesions. It also covers complicated donovanosis and related terms like granular vaginitis. Medical coders use this specific code to classify infections caused by Klebsiella granulomatis, which results in chronic ulcers that can be disfiguring if untreated. The ICD-10 code for granuloma inguinale is essential for clear identification and reporting of this particular sexually transmitted disease, thus facilitating appropriate treatment and public health tracking.
Instructional Notations
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- Donovanosis
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Granuloma Inguinale
Anogenital ulcers caused by Calymmatobacterium granulomatis as distinguished from lymphogranuloma inguinale (see LYMPHOGRANULOMA VENEREUM) caused by CHLAMYDIA TRACHOMATIS. Diagnosis is made by demonstration of typical intracellular Donovan bodies in crushed-tissue smears.
