A56.8
Billable codeSexually transmitted chlamydial infection of other sites
The ICD-10 code for sexually transmitted chlamydial infection of other sites is A56.8.
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
- A56.0Chlamydial infection of lower genitourinary tractnon-billable header
- A56.1Chlamydial infection of pelviperitoneum and other genitourinary organsnon-billable header
- A56.2Chlamydial infection of genitourinary tract, unspecified
- A56.3Chlamydial infection of anus and rectum
- A56.4Chlamydial infection of pharynx
- A56.8Sexually transmitted chlamydial infection of other sites
ICD-9-CM equivalent
Informational only — GEM mappings are approximate, not guaranteed one-to-one equivalents. Verify before use in billing.
- 09959Approximate match
- 09956Approximate match
Associated MS-DRGs
A56.8 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 727Inflammation of the Male Reproductive System with MCC
- DRG 728Inflammation of the Male Reproductive System without MCC
- DRG 729Other Male Reproductive System Diagnoses with CC/MCC
- DRG 730Other Male Reproductive System Diagnoses without CC/MCC
- DRG 742Uterine and Adnexa Procedures for Non-Malignancy with CC/MCC
- DRG 743Uterine and Adnexa Procedures for Non-Malignancy without CC/MCC
- DRG 757Infections, Female Reproductive System with MCC
- DRG 758Infections, Female Reproductive System with CC
- DRG 759Infections, Female Reproductive System without CC/MCC