ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for A54.42
Gonococcal arthritis
Coding Notes & Guidelines for A54.42
Excludes2: Not Included Here
gonococcal infection of spine (A54.41)
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code A54.42 (Gonococcal arthritis)
ICD-10-CM code A54.42 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM A54.42 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about A54.42 - Gonococcal arthritis. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Gonococcal arthritis.