ICD-10 Code for Gonorrhea

The default ICD-10-CM 2027 code for gonorrhea (acute) (chronic) is A54.9 – Gonococcal infection, unspecified. More specific codes depend on the details documented, as listed in the official index (14 codes, 14 billable).

Main code: A54.9 – Gonococcal infection, unspecified
Billable: Yes

Index entries for Gonorrhea

Bartholin's gland (acute) (chronic) (purulent) – A54.02
- with abscess (accessory gland) (periurethral) – A54.1
bladder – A54.01
cervix – A54.03
conjunctiva, conjunctivitis (neonatorum) – A54.31
contact – Z20.2
Cowper's gland (with abscess) – A54.1
exposure to – Z20.2
fallopian tube (acute) (chronic) – A54.24
kidney (acute) (chronic) – A54.21
lower genitourinary tract – A54.00
- with abscess (accessory gland) (periurethral) – A54.1
ovary (acute) (chronic) – A54.24
pelvis (acute) (chronic) – A54.24
- female pelvic inflammatory disease – A54.24
penis – A54.09
prostate (acute) (chronic) – A54.22
seminal vesicle (acute) (chronic) – A54.23
specified site not listed – A54.89 – see also Gonococcus
spermatic cord (acute) (chronic) – A54.23
urethra – A54.01
- with abscess (accessory gland) (periurethral) – A54.1
vagina – A54.02
vas deferens (acute) (chronic) – A54.23
vulva – A54.02

How to choose the right code

Start with the main term, then pick the indented subterm that matches the documentation (type, cause, site, laterality, episode of care). Always confirm the code in the tabular list: follow its Excludes1/Excludes2, “code first” and “use additional code” notes, and add a 7th character where required.

Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 alphabetic index.