A54 ICD-10-CM Code: Gonococcal infection
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Official description
A54Gonococcal infection
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where A54 sits
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Chapter 1
Certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99)
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Section
Infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission (A50-A64)
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Category A54
Gonococcal infection
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Code A54
Gonococcal infection
Codes under A54
A54 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
A54.0Gonococcal infection of lower genitourinary tract without periurethral or accessory gland abscessA54.1Gonococcal infection of lower genitourinary tract with periurethral and accessory gland abscessA54.2Gonococcal pelviperitonitis and other gonococcal genitourinary infectionA54.3Gonococcal infection of eyeA54.4Gonococcal infection of musculoskeletal systemA54.5Gonococcal pharyngitisA54.6Gonococcal infection of anus and rectumA54.8Other gonococcal infectionsA54.9Gonococcal infection, unspecifiedNotes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for A54.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for A54.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for A54.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for A54.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for A54.
Source and release
- Data release
- U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027
- Effective date
- Oct 1, 2026
- Publisher
- Vero Scribe Inc.
This reference is generated from Vero’s ICD-10-CM description, hierarchy, and code-note dataset. The visible content and structured data share that source.
Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code A54 mean?
A54 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Gonococcal infection.”
Is A54 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. A54 has more specific child codes in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.
Where is A54 located in ICD-10-CM?
A54 is listed in Chapter 1, Certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99), within Infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission (A50-A64) (A50–A64), under category A54, Gonococcal infection.
What coding notes are listed for A54?
No inclusion terms are listed for A54 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.