A54.83 – Gonococcal heart infection

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code A54.83

Code: A54.83 (claims format: A5483)
Description: Gonococcal heart infection
Billable: Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
Valid for: Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
Chapter: 1. Certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99)
Block: A50-A64 Infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission
Parent codes: A54 › A54.8

Notes for A54.83

Applicable to:

Gonococcal endocarditis
Gonococcal myocarditis
Gonococcal pericarditis

Notes inherited from parent codes

Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.

Block A50-A64

Excludes1 (not coded here):

nonspecific and nongonococcal urethritis (N34.1)
Reiter's disease (M02.3-)

Excludes2 (not included here):

human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease (B20)

Index terms for A54.83

Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:

Related codes in A54.8

A54.81 – Gonococcal meningitisBillable
A54.82 – Gonococcal brain abscessBillable
A54.84 – Gonococcal pneumoniaBillable
A54.85 – Gonococcal peritonitisBillable
A54.86 – Gonococcal sepsisBillable
A54.89 – Other gonococcal infectionsBillable

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code A54.83?

A54.83 is the ICD-10-CM code for gonococcal heart infection, in the block A50-A64 (Infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission).

Is A54.83 a billable code?

Yes. A54.83 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does A54.83 belong to?

It belongs to category A54 – Gonococcal infection.

Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.