A54.49
Billable codeGonococcal infection of other musculoskeletal tissue
The ICD-10 code for gonococcal infection of other musculoskeletal tissue is A54.49.
Clinical notes
Also known as
Alternate wording, synonyms, or specific conditions that fall under this code, listed to help confirm you've picked the right one.
- Gonococcal bursitis
- Gonococcal myositis
- Gonococcal synovitis
- Gonococcal tenosynovitis
Documentation support
General coding-documentation guidance — not a substitute for payer-specific requirements or professional coding judgment.
- •As a general rule, code to the highest level of specificity supported by the documentation in the medical record.
Related codes in this category
- A54.40Gonococcal infection of musculoskeletal system, unspecified
- A54.41Gonococcal spondylopathy
- A54.42Gonococcal arthritis
- A54.43Gonococcal osteomyelitis
- A54.49Gonococcal infection of other musculoskeletal tissue
ICD-9-CM equivalent
Informational only — GEM mappings are approximate, not guaranteed one-to-one equivalents. Verify before use in billing.
- 09851Approximate match
- 09852Approximate match
Associated MS-DRGs
A54.49 can serve as the principal diagnosis for these Medicare Severity Diagnosis-Related Groups.
Informational only — actual DRG assignment also depends on procedures, complications/comorbidities (CC/MCC), discharge status, and payer-specific rules not reflected here.
- DRG 456Spinal Fusion Except Cervical with Spinal Curvature, Malignancy, Infection or Extensive Fusions with MCC
- DRG 457Spinal Fusion Except Cervical with Spinal Curvature, Malignancy, Infection or Extensive Fusions with CC
- DRG 458Spinal Fusion Except Cervical with Spinal Curvature, Malignancy, Infection or Extensive Fusions without CC/MCC
- DRG 548Septic Arthritis with MCC
- DRG 549Septic Arthritis with CC
- DRG 550Septic Arthritis without CC/MCC