Unspecified sexually transmitted disease (A64)

ICD-10 code A64 is used to record cases of unspecified sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) when the specific infection has not been identified. This code applies when a patient has symptoms or a diagnosis linked to an STD but the exact type or cause of the infection is not documented.

This code is important for categorizing conditions such as venereal disease in pregnancy, sexually transmitted bacterial diseases affecting the skin, or other sexually transmitted infectious diseases that remain unspecified. Medical coders use A64 to ensure accurate reporting when diagnostic details are incomplete or not available. Understanding the synonyms like "venereal disease in pregnancy" helps clarify when to apply this code, as it covers a broad range of sexually transmitted infections that lack precise identification in medical records. Using the ICD-10 code for unspecified sexually transmitted disease assists healthcare providers and researchers in tracking and managing the general burden of STDs in clinical and public health settings.