A54.31
Billable

Gonococcal conjunctivitis

Billable / Specific Code

What is Gonococcal conjunctivitis?

ICD-10-CM A54.31 is the diagnosis code for Gonococcal conjunctivitis. This code falls under the section "Infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission" within Chapter 1 — Certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99). It is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.

💡 Inclusions

Coding Guidelines for A54.31

✅ This Code Includes

  • Ophthalmia neonatorum due to gonococcus

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where A54.31 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is A54.31 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

Yes, A54.31 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What does A54.31 mean?

A54.31 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Gonococcal conjunctivitis". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What is the parent code of A54.31?

The parent code of A54.31 is A54.3 ("Gonococcal infection of eye"). A54.31 provides a more specific classification within this category.

What section is A54.31 in?

A54.31 is located in Section A50-A64 — "Infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission" within Chapter 1 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

When should I use A54.31?

Use A54.31 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Gonococcal conjunctivitis" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.

People Also Ask

What is the ICD-10 code for Gonococcal conjunctivitis?

The ICD-10-CM code for Gonococcal conjunctivitis is A54.31.

Can A54.31 be used for primary diagnosis?

Yes, A54.31 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.

What chapter is A54.31 in?

A54.31 is in Chapter 1 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

Is A54.31 valid for 2026?

Yes, A54.31 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.

See Also

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Code Details
A54.31
Gonococcal conjunctivitis
Billable / Specific Code
1 — Certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99)
A50-A64 — Infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission
2026 ICD-10-CM